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1. How Affiliate Links Work
Some of the links on our website—such as buttons leading to cryptocurrency exchanges, hardware wallet stores, or tax software—are referral/affiliate links.
When you click on one of these links and register an account or make a purchase:
- We may receive a referral commission from the service provider.
- This comes at zero extra cost to you. In fact, our referral links often include exclusive sign-up bonuses, fee discounts, or cash rewards for Canadian users.
2. Strict Editorial Independence
Our editorial ratings, exchange comparisons, and review verdicts are strictly independent. Commercial partnerships never influence our rankings:
- Zero Paid Placements: No cryptocurrency exchange, broker, or hardware manufacturer can pay to jump higher in our comparison tables or buy a positive review.
- Real Testing First: We test platforms using our own Canadian bank accounts, measuring real bid-ask spreads and withdrawal costs.
- Neutral Recommendations: If a platform without an affiliate program is the best option for Canadians (e.g. specialized cold storage tools or open-source software), we still recommend it.
- Honest Downsides: When an exchange has high withdrawal fees, poor liquidity, or limited coin support, we clearly highlight those drawbacks regardless of partnership status.
3. Cryptocurrency Risk Warning
Buying, selling, and holding cryptocurrency involves significant financial risk. Asset prices can fluctuate widely, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
Nothing published on this website constitutes financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Always conduct your own research, verify current fee schedules directly on the provider's website, and only invest funds you can afford to lose.
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