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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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Special Counsel Pauses Federal Prosecution of Trump Over 2020 Election Interference

 

In a significant development, Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a pause in the federal prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. This move comes in light of Trump's recent victory in the 2024 presidential election.

Smith's request, filed on Friday, asks the court to vacate all remaining deadlines in the pretrial schedule to allow the government time to assess the unprecedented circumstances and determine the appropriate course of action. The Justice Department has a longstanding policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, which has influenced this decision.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan granted the request, setting a new deadline of December 2, 2024, for the government to file a status report outlining its proposed course for the case. This pause reflects the complexities and legal considerations surrounding the prosecution of a sitting president.

Trump, who has denied all wrongdoing, was initially indicted in August 2023 for his alleged role in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 election results. The case has faced numerous delays, and the recent election victory has added another layer of complexity to the proceedings.

As the legal and political implications of this decision unfold, the nation watches closely to see how the Justice Department will navigate this unprecedented situation.

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