The Newton Blog

Understand Canada’s crypto tax requirements for 2024. Get clear, expert advice on reporting gains, losses, and crypto transactions for individuals and business.

Learn how to trade large volumes of crypto privately in Canada with over-the-counter desks. Discover the benefits, costs, and how to get started today.

Say hello to BTC Withdrawal Lanes, a new feature that lets you choose between Fast, Standard, and Free options for your Bitcoin withdrawals, balancing speed and cost to suit your needs.

Let's explore some of the most prevalent scams—romance scams, employment scams, AI scams, and impersonation scams—and provide tips to protect yourself while transacting in cryptocurrency.

Dive into the importance of the upcoming Bitcoin halving event - set for April 2024. As the next halving approaches, understanding its implications becomes paramount for navigating the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency.

At Newton, we believe in making cryptocurrency trading accessible for all Canadians. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our continued partnership with Koinly. That’s right, it’s not just a one-time thing. Koinly is back to help simplify your annual crypto tax calculations!

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its’ groundbreaking decision to approve the introduction of Bitcoin Spot ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds). After years of more than a dozen pending Bitcoin Spot ETF applications from asset managers like Ark Investments, 21Shares, BlackRock, and Fidelity, the SEC’s decision to approve Bitcoin ETFs is a game-changer for the global crypto market. Learn what this could mean for you.

Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the financial landscape, offering new possibilities for digital transactions and decentralized systems. One such cryptocurrency, XRP, has gained significant attention in recent years. However, its journey has been marked by a legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) who assert that Ripple Labs have been offering an unregulated security. Read on to learn about XRP’s purpose, the timeline of the SEC lawsuit, and ongoing developments.

We wanted to give our Newton community a friendly reminder to be vigilant against scams targeting our users through impersonation tactics. Fraudsters have been attempting to deceive users by sending emails claiming to be from Newton, but upon closer investigation, these emails do not originate from our official channels. We take your security seriously, and we want to ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge to safeguard yourself against such scams. In this blog post, we'll shed light on the issue and provide you with essential tips to stay protected.

In our hyper-connected cyber world, how does one keep safe online, especially when it comes to crypto security? Threats to crypto security are broadly sorted into two categories, internal and external threats. Internal threats are threats of one losing their crypto due to a mistake they made on their own. External threats define threats that come from malicious third-party actors.