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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.50%, first reduction since 2020

The central bank lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, citing cooling inflation and softening economic conditions. Major lenders are reviewing their prime rates in response.

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Crypto casinos and Canadian players in 2026

Crypto-deposit operators are a growing slice of Canadian recreational gambling spend. The pressures pushing back are volatility and regulatory uncertainty.

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