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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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Turkey's Political Turmoil: Protests and Arrests Spark International Debate

Turkey has been gripped by widespread protests following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Authorities have detained nearly 1,900 individuals participating in demonstrations across the country. Imamoglu, accused of corruption and other charges, was jailed pending trial, a move critics argue is politically motivated to eliminate a potential electoral threat to Erdogan.

The protests, described as the largest anti-government demonstrations in a decade, have drawn attention from rights groups and Western leaders, who have expressed concerns about democratic backsliding in Turkey. Despite calls for peaceful protests, clashes between demonstrators and police have escalated, with reports of excessive force being used to disperse crowds.

Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc defended the judiciary's decision, citing the gravity of the allegations against Imamoglu. Meanwhile, Erdogan dismissed the protests as a "show" and warned of legal consequences for participants.

The situation has sparked international criticism, with rights groups urging Turkey to investigate the use of force and allow peaceful demonstrations. As tensions rise, the political landscape in Turkey remains uncertain, with the opposition calling for continued protests and rallies.

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