Canada\’s First “Safe” Crypto? 😅

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Ah, Canada. A land of politeness, hockey, and now… a fully compliant stablecoin. It appears the regulators have finally deigned to allow a digital representation of our humble Canadian dollar. One almost feels a twinge of excitement, quickly followed by the realization that this is, after all, just another financial instrument.

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Canada Issues a Final Nod to QCAD

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Stablecorp Digital Currencies Inc. has announced that Canada has officially stumbled – I mean, entered – the era of regulated digital dollars. The QCAD Digital Trust’s prospectus has received its final receipt, meaning QCAD tokens are now, apparently, the first compliant CAD stablecoin. A momentous occasion, to be sure. ☕️

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The approval came after what I can only imagine was an excruciatingly long review process with the Canadian Securities Administrators. Stablecorp, bless their persistent hearts, worked for years to align the thing with Canada’s regulatory framework (you know, the one that\’s constantly being rewritten). They claim it\’s a new standard for transparency. One wonders if anyone will actually notice.🧐

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Jean Desgagne, chair of Stablecorp, insists they built this thing “the right way.” Naturally. Fred Pye, a director, likened the process to launching the world’s first regulated bitcoin exchange-traded product. One can only imagine the sleepless nights and paperwork. One almost feels sorry for him… almost.

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And, of course, Jeremy Allaire, the man behind USDC, had to weigh in. Like a seasoned economist surveying a new species of moth.

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“It’s great to see more clearly regulated stablecoins coming online; we’re excited to have QCAD as a Day 1 currency launching on Arc,” Allaire wrote on X. How utterly…enthusiastic. 🙄

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QCAD, we are told, is backed 1-to-1 by Canadian dollars sitting in regulated financial institutions. This is designed to enable instant, low-cost transactions, and bridge the gap between old money and the blockchain. One can dream, can\’t one? They envision e-commerce, payroll… the usual suspects.

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Independent audits and public attestations are involved, apparently. Consumer protection is a priority. It\’s all very reassuring. Especially given the track record of financial innovation… 😏 With backing from Circle and Coinbase, Stablecorp says this is just the beginning. Oh joy.

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Kesem Frank, Stablecorp’s CEO, declared this “lays the rails for a new financial system.” A rather bold statement, wouldn’t you say? He calls QCAD a foundational component. Let’s hope those rails are sturdy enough.

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FAQ ❓

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  • What is QCAD?
    \nIt\’s a digital token that pretends to be Canadian money. Let\’s not get carried away.
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  • Why is this approval significant?
    \nBecause someone finally managed to navigate the Canadian regulatory labyrinth. A feat of endurance, really.
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  • Who operates the QCAD Digital Trust?
    \nA company called Stablecorp. They seem very earnest.
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  • Where can users learn more about QCAD?
    \nOn Stablecorp’s website, or, you know, just ignore it altogether.
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Canada\’s First “Safe” Crypto? 😅Canada’s First “Safe” Crypto? 😅

Ah, Canada. A land of politeness, hockey, and now… a fully compliant stablecoin. It appears the regulators have finally deigned to allow a digital representation of our humble Canadian dollar. One almost feels a twinge of excitement, quickly followed by the realization that this is, after all, just another financial instrument.

Canada Issues a Final Nod to QCAD

Stablecorp Digital Currencies Inc. has announced that Canada has officially stumbled – I mean, entered – the era of regulated digital dollars. The QCAD Digital Trust’s prospectus has received its final receipt, meaning QCAD tokens are now, apparently, the first compliant CAD stablecoin. A momentous occasion, to be sure. ☕️

The approval came after what I can only imagine was an excruciatingly long review process with the Canadian Securities Administrators. Stablecorp, bless their persistent hearts, worked for years to align the thing with Canada’s regulatory framework (you know, the one that’s constantly being rewritten). They claim it’s a new standard for transparency. One wonders if anyone will actually notice.🧐

Jean Desgagne, chair of Stablecorp, insists they built this thing “the right way.” Naturally. Fred Pye, a director, likened the process to launching the world’s first regulated bitcoin exchange-traded product. One can only imagine the sleepless nights and paperwork. One almost feels sorry for him… almost.

And, of course, Jeremy Allaire, the man behind USDC, had to weigh in. Like a seasoned economist surveying a new species of moth.

“It’s great to see more clearly regulated stablecoins coming online; we’re excited to have QCAD as a Day 1 currency launching on Arc,” Allaire wrote on X. How utterly…enthusiastic. 🙄

QCAD, we are told, is backed 1-to-1 by Canadian dollars sitting in regulated financial institutions. This is designed to enable instant, low-cost transactions, and bridge the gap between old money and the blockchain. One can dream, can’t one? They envision e-commerce, payroll… the usual suspects.

Independent audits and public attestations are involved, apparently. Consumer protection is a priority. It’s all very reassuring. Especially given the track record of financial innovation… 😏 With backing from Circle and Coinbase, Stablecorp says this is just the beginning. Oh joy.

Kesem Frank, Stablecorp’s CEO, declared this “lays the rails for a new financial system.” A rather bold statement, wouldn’t you say? He calls QCAD a foundational component. Let’s hope those rails are sturdy enough.

FAQ ❓

  • What is QCAD?
    It’s a digital token that pretends to be Canadian money. Let’s not get carried away.
  • Why is this approval significant?
    Because someone finally managed to navigate the Canadian regulatory labyrinth. A feat of endurance, really.
  • Who operates the QCAD Digital Trust?
    A company called Stablecorp. They seem very earnest.
  • Where can users learn more about QCAD?
    On Stablecorp’s website, or, you know, just ignore it altogether.

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