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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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Market Watch: Tech Titans and Economic Data Shape the Week Ahead

The stock market is poised for a pivotal week as futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite edged lower in early trading. Investors are bracing for a flurry of earnings reports from major tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, which are expected to set the tone for market sentiment. 

Adding to the anticipation, key economic data releases, such as the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge—the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index—and the April jobs report, will provide critical insights into the health of the U.S. economy. These indicators are particularly significant as they may influence the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions in the coming months.

Last week, the market showed resilience, with the S&P 500 achieving its longest daily positive streak since January. However, the cautious mood among investors reflects the uncertainty surrounding both corporate earnings and broader economic trends. 

As the week unfolds, all eyes will be on how these factors interplay to shape the market's trajectory. Will Big Tech deliver the results needed to sustain investor confidence, or will economic data cast a shadow over the optimism? Stay tuned for what promises to be an eventful week in the financial world.

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