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How Crypto is Taxed in Canada — What CRA Expects From You (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 11 min | Category: Taxes, Investing, Personal Finance A lot of Canadians still believe cryptocurrency exists in a tax-free grey zone. It does not. The Canada Revenue Agency is very clear on this: crypto is taxable, every transaction counts, and CRA has been aggressively pursuing crypto investors who don't report correctly. If you've bought, sold, traded, or earned any cryptocurrency in Canada — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or anything else — this guide explains exactly what CRA expects from you, what counts as a taxable event, and how to reduce your tax bill legally. The CRA's Official Position on Crypto The CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity , not a currency. This is a critical distinction. It means: Crypto is subject to either capital gains tax or income tax depending on how you use it Every time you dispose of crypto — sell it, trade it, spend it, or give it away — you trigger a taxable event Simply holding cryp...
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Wall Street Rebounds Amid Earnings Anticipation and Geopolitical Tensions


Coming off their worst week since October, Wall Street is showing signs of recovery as investors brace for a busy week of earnings reports and geopolitical developments. Here’s a snapshot of today’s market activity:

  1. Earnings Optimism: Futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 0.6% before the bell. Investors eagerly await data from the government’s latest retail sales figures and financial results from companies like Bank of America, United Airlines, and Netflix.

  2. Oil Prices Decline: Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East, oil prices fell. An attack late Saturday marked the first time Iran had ever launched a military assault on Israel. However, the precision and limited impact of Iran’s response suggest a strategic approach aimed at minimizing damage rather than escalating tensions. A barrel of benchmark U.S. oil declined to $84.96, while Brent crude, the international standard, lost ground at $89.77.

  3. Defense Contractors Surge: Nearly every sector showed gains early Monday, with defense contractors leading the way. Lockheed Martin rose by 1.8% before the bell.

  4. Apple’s iPhone Challenge: Apple shares ticked down slightly after a report revealed that the iPhone ranked second in phone deliveries during the first quarter, trailing behind Samsung. Concerns arise due to faltering iPhone sales in China and reports that the Chinese government may restrict its workers from buying iPhones.

  5. Global Markets: In Europe, Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 rose by 1%, while London’s FTSE 100 slipped marginally. In Asian trading, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 dipped by 0.7%.

  6. Currency Trends: The U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen, reaching another 34-year high as investors sought safety amid uncertainty.

As the week unfolds, investors will closely monitor earnings reports, geopolitical developments, and economic indicators. The delicate balance between global tensions and corporate performance remains at the forefront of market dynamics.


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