Corrections & Fee Changelog

Recent Verification Sweeps

August 2026

Kraken Referral Offer: Updated sign-up bonus terms to up to CA$350 in Bitcoin for new verified Canadian accounts upon depositing and trading CA$200. Updated referral code to 8jzq8bdy site-wide.
Newton Crypto Promo: Adjusted Newton sign-up referral cash bonus from $25 to $20 CAD following Newton's updated partner program terms. Re-verified covered network fees (first $5 CAD covered).
Shakepay Verification: Confirmed 100% covered Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchain network withdrawal fees, $1.00 CAD minimum purchase, and $0 Interac deposit/withdrawal costs.
NDAX Fee Schedule: Audited flat 0.20% trade fee structure and updated fixed crypto withdrawal fee schedule across 35+ digital assets.
Regulatory Audit: Verified active FINTRAC MSB and CSA restricted dealer registration status for Shakepay Inc. (M17065696), Newton Crypto Ltd. (M19062325), NDAX Canada Inc. (M18632135), and Bitbuy Technologies Inc. (M19373516).

October 2025

Re-calculated effective total purchase costs across all major Canadian platforms for trade tiers from $100 to $10,000 CAD.
Consolidated comparison hubs and updated break-even math comparing flat-fee platforms against spread-based brokerages.

All Content Updates Across the Site

Every guide, review, comparison, converter, and tutorial published on the site, ordered by last updated date.

Updated	Title	Category
Aug 26, 2026	Articles, Guides & Exchange Reviews Read our latest Canadian cryptocurrency exchange comparisons, beginner guides,...	Beginner Guide
Aug 26, 2026	Cryptocurrency to CAD Converters (Live Canadian Dollar Rates) Convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and top cryptocurrencies to Canadian...	Beginner Guide
Aug 26, 2026	Site Map & Resource Directory Complete sitemap of all Canadian crypto exchange comparisons, platform reviews,...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 26, 2026	How to Buy Specific Cryptocurrencies in Canada Step-by-step Canadian buying guides for major coins and tokens using Interac...	Buy
Aug 26, 2026	Canadian Crypto Exchange Comparisons & Rankings (2026) Compare Canadian crypto exchanges head-to-head. Real fee math, Interac deposit...	Comparison
Aug 26, 2026	Canadian Crypto Operations & Hardware Wallet Tutorials Hands-on tutorials for securely withdrawing Bitcoin to cold storage hardware...	Security & Wallets
Aug 26, 2026	Canadian Crypto Payment & Funding Methods Everything you need to know about funding crypto accounts in Canada: Interac...	Payments
Aug 26, 2026	Canadian Crypto Platform Reviews (2026) In-depth, hands-on reviews of regulated Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges,...	Review
Aug 26, 2026	Canadian Crypto Taxes & CRA Reporting Hub Comprehensive guides to CRA cryptocurrency taxation in Canada: Adjusted Cost...	Tax & CRA
Aug 26, 2026	Beginners Guide: How to Buy Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency in Canada A simple step-by-step beginner's guide to buy, store, and transfer Bitcoin...	Beginner Guide
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy Cardano (ADA) in Canada How to buy Cardano in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide...	Buy
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy Dogecoin in Canada How to buy Dogecoin in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide...	Buy
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy Ethereum (ETH) in Canada How to buy Ethereum in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide...	Buy
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy Polygon (MATIC) in Canada How to buy Polygon in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide...	Buy
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Canada How to buy Shiba Inu coin in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide...	Buy
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy Solana (SOL) in Canada How to buy Solana in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide...	Buy
Aug 24, 2026	How to Buy XRP in Canada How to buy XRP in Canada using Interac e-Transfer. Step-by-step guide covering...	Buy
Aug 23, 2026	Shakepay vs Newton: Which Canadian Exchange Is Better in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	About How to Buy Bitcoin 101 is an independent Canadian crypto guide helping you find...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 23, 2026	Bitbuy vs Netcoins: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	NDAX vs Bitbuy: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	NDAX vs Coinbase: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	NDAX vs Wealthsimple: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Netcoins vs Kraken: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Newton vs Kraken: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Shakepay vs Bitbuy: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Shakepay vs Kraken: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Shakepay vs Netcoins: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Wealthsimple vs Coinbase: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 23, 2026	Wealthsimple vs Netcoins: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Best Canadian Crypto Exchange Sign-Up Bonuses & Referral Codes (2026) Verified Canadian crypto exchange sign-up bonuses and referral codes for...	Beginner Guide
Aug 21, 2026	Corrections & Fee Changelog Public changelog and live update feed of all Canadian crypto exchange reviews,...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 21, 2026	Bitbuy Referral Promo Code (Get $20 CAD Sign-Up Bonus) Use Bitbuy referral code 6S6T9S34R to get a $20 CAD cash bonus when you deposit...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	Kraken Referral Code & Sign-Up Bonus (Up to CA$350 in BTC) Use Kraken referral code 8jzq8bdy to claim up to CA$350 in free Bitcoin when you...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	NDAX Referral Link & Sign-Up Bonus (Get $10 CAD Bonus) Use the official NDAX referral link to get a $10 CAD cash sign-up bonus when you...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	Netcoins Referral Code & Sign-Up Promo (Get $10 CAD Bonus) Use Netcoins referral code 9G5D9H to get a $10 CAD cash bonus when you trade...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	Newton Referral Code & Sign-Up Bonus (Get $20 CAD Bonus) Use Newton referral code YASRDJ to get a $20 CAD cash sign-up bonus when you...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	Shakepay Referral Code & Sign-Up Bonus (Get $20 CAD + ShakingSats) Use Shakepay referral code FM8INVL to get a $20 CAD sign-up bonus when you trade...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	VirgoCX Referral Promo Code (Get $30 CAD Bonus) Use VirgoCX referral code 6Y9KGY26 to get up to $30 CAD sign-up bonus ($10 on ID...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	Wealthsimple Referral Code (Get $25 Sign-Up Bonus in Canada) Use Wealthsimple referral code MBXDAG to get a $25 CAD cash sign-up bonus when...	Bonus & Promo
Aug 21, 2026	Newton vs NDAX: Which Canadian Crypto Exchange Is Better in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Shakepay vs Coinbase: Which Is Better for Canadians in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Affiliate Disclosure Complete affiliate disclosure for How to Buy Bitcoin 101 regarding referral...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 21, 2026	Contact Us Contact the How to Buy Bitcoin 101 editorial team. Send us your questions,...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 21, 2026	Editorial Integrity & Rating Policy How we evaluate Canadian cryptocurrency platforms, our editorial standards, and...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 21, 2026	How This Site Makes Money Transparent plain-language explanation of how HowToBuyBitcoin101 is funded and...	Policy & Editorial
Aug 21, 2026	ADA to CAD: Cardano to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	BTC to CAD: Bitcoin to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	DOGE to CAD: Dogecoin to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	ETH to CAD: Ethereum to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	MATIC to CAD: Polygon to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	SHIB to CAD: Shiba Inu to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	SOL to CAD: Solana to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	XRP to CAD: Ripple to Canadian Dollar Converter	Price & Converter
Aug 21, 2026	Top 5 Binance Alternatives in Canada (2026 Legal Replacements)	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Bitbuy vs Wealthsimple Crypto: Which Is Better in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Kraken vs Coinbase: Which International Exchange Wins in Canada? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	NDAX vs Kraken: Which Pro Crypto Platform Wins in Canada? (2026)	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Coinbase vs Newton: Which Is Better for Canadians in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Crypto.com vs Newton: Which Is Better for Canadians in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Shakepay vs Wealthsimple Crypto: Which Is Better for Beginners in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 21, 2026	Wealthsimple Crypto vs Newton: Which Is Better for Canadians in 2026?	Comparison
Aug 20, 2026	Crypto Guides & Reviews Blog Browse all crypto guides, exchange comparisons, hardware wallet reviews, and...	Beginner Guide
Aug 20, 2026	Coinbase Review (2026 Canadian Perspective) A detailed review of Coinbase from a Canadian perspective: fees, spreads,...	Review
Aug 20, 2026	VirgoCX Review (2026) A comprehensive Canadian review of VirgoCX: zero-fee CAD deposits, OTC desk...	Review
Aug 20, 2026	Wealthsimple Crypto Review (2026) An honest Canadian review of Wealthsimple Crypto: fees, spreads, cold storage...	Review
Oct 6, 2025	7 Best Crypto Exchanges Canada Compare the 7 best crypto exchanges in Canada for 2026. Real fee math, spread...	Comparison
Oct 6, 2025	Kraken Review Canada Kraken is one of the oldest, largest, and most trusted crypto exchanges in the...	Review
Aug 21, 2025	NDAX Review: A Comprehensive Look at This Crypto Exchange NDAX has one of the lowest spread fees compared to other Canadian crypto...	Review
Aug 20, 2025	Newton Crypto Review Newton has some of the lowest spread fees, a large selection of altcoins, and a...	Review
Aug 20, 2025	Shakepay Review Shakepay Review Shakepay is one of my favorite crypto exchanges in Canada...	Review
Jul 11, 2025	Netcoins Review Netcoins was founded in 2014 and is based in Vancouver, Canada. Buy Bitcoin with...	Review
Jul 10, 2025	Bitbuy Review Toronto based Bitbuy is a registered Money Service Business (MSB) in Canada...	Review
Jun 17, 2025	I Built a Tool to Compare Canadian Bitcoin Exchange Fees (And You Should Use It) TL;DR: I got tired of overpaying for Bitcoin trades, so I built Lo Fee.com a...	Beginner Guide
Nov 14, 2024	Shakepay Shaking SATS. How To Shake & Earn Bitcoin Rewards What is Shakepay Shaking SATS Shakepay Shaking SATS is a "secret" promo where...	Bonus & Promo
Apr 3, 2024	7 Exchanges to Buy Bitcoin & Crypto with INTERAC e-Transfer in Canada Looking to buy crypto in Canada using Interac e-Transfer? We compare the best...	Payments
Apr 2, 2024	How to Buy Bitcoin on Shakepay and Send it to Your Wallet Simple step by step guide for beginners on how to buy Bitcoin on Shakepay and...	Security & Wallets
Apr 1, 2024	Bitbo Real-time Bitcoin Dashboard Featured tool of the month Bitbo a real time Bitcoin dashboard that allows...	Security & Wallets
Apr 1, 2024	17 Bitcoin & Crypto Statistics: The Present and Future of Cryptocurrency in Canada We gathered 17 of the top Bitcoin and crypto statistics for a data driven...	Beginner Guide
Apr 1, 2024	mempool - Bitcoin Explorer Explore the full Bitcoin ecosystem with The Mempool Open Source Project. See the...	Security & Wallets
Apr 1, 2024	Netcoins Addresses Recent $343,000 Cybersecurity Breach, Offers Credit Monitoring to Affected Users Netcoins cryptocurrency platform has recently fallen victim to a cybersecurity...	Beginner Guide
Apr 1, 2024	Why Is It So Hard To Buy Crypto in Canada? When I first tried to buy Bitcoin and crypto I went to the biggest exchanges...	Security & Wallets
Apr 1, 2024	WonderFi Makes Waves with Mega Acquisitions and Partnerships In a groundbreaking move that has sent ripples throughout the cryptocurrency...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	5 Coinbase Alternatives: What is the Canadian Equivalent to Coinbase? If you are Canadian and tried to use Coinbase, you will quickly realize it's not...	Comparison
Mar 31, 2024	Binance No Longer Servicing Canada Email that Binance sent out today to Canadian customers today. Important notice...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	Bitcoin & Ethereum Transaction Visualizer TxStreet.com Launch TxStreet.com and watch a Bitcoin and Ethereum live transaction...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	CoinSmart to be acquired by Coinsquare CoinSquare has entered into an agreement with CoinSmart to acquire all the...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	How Does Shakepay Make Money? Shakepay makes money on the spread between the price they buy and sell crypto to...	Beginner Guide
Mar 31, 2024	How to Buy Bitcoin on Bitbuy and Send it To Your Wallet Signup to Bitbuy and verify your account. Toronto based Bitbuy is a registered...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	How to Buy Bitcoin Paypal Canada? Coinbase PayPal Canada Is it possible to buy Bitcoin in Canada with PayPal? NO....	Payments
Mar 31, 2024	How To Buy Crypto on Newton and Send it to Your Wallet Sign up to Newton and verify your account. Choose from over 60 coins to buy,...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	How To Get Free Bitcoin & Crypto in Canada I'll be honest. When I first started in crypto I was extremely skeptical of...	Bonus & Promo
Mar 31, 2024	How to Send Funds From Shakepay to Coinbase The easiest way to fund/send money to Coinbase in Canada is with crypto. This...	Security & Wallets
Mar 31, 2024	Stock Trading Coming to Bitbuy in 2023 Bitbuy announced today (September 29, 2022) that stock trading will be coming to...	Security & Wallets
Mar 30, 2024	Can I Buy $100 of Bitcoin? Yes, you can buy $100 of Bitcoin. How much Bitcoin can I buy with $100? You will...	Beginner Guide
Mar 30, 2024	Best Bitcoin and Crypto Cashback Rewards Cards Canada Earn interest, cash back, crypto, and stock rewards. Get more free perks when...	Security & Wallets
Mar 30, 2024	5 Cryptocurrency Scams and How You Can Protect Yourself These are some of the most common cryptocurrency scams people fall for. Most of...	Beginner Guide
Mar 30, 2024	Bitcoin Gift Guide: 15 Ideas For People Who Are Obsessed with Crypto If you are looking for a gift for someone that is into crypto and you have no...	Security & Wallets
Mar 30, 2024	Shakepay vs NDAX? Compare: Shakepay vs NDAX Debating between Shakepay vs NDAX? I've been using...	Comparison
Mar 29, 2024	How to Buy Bitcoin with Credit Card in Canada Netcoins founded in 2014 is crypto exchange based in Vancouver, Canada that has...	Payments
Mar 29, 2024	10 Podcasts About Bitcoin, Blockchains & Crypto Podcasts are a great way for learning about Bitcoin, altcoins, trading and other...	Security & Wallets
Mar 29, 2024	Best Crypto Tax Software Canada Best Crypto Tax Software Canada Crypto Tax software is a tool designed to help...	Tax & CRA
Mar 29, 2024	4 Websites For Live Crypto Prices These 4 websites are the most popular places to view live prices of Bitcoin,...	Beginner Guide
Mar 29, 2024	33 Best Crypto Subreddits for Canadians When doing research — I always like to add the qualifier 'Reddit' to a few...	Security & Wallets
Mar 29, 2024	4 Apps & Websites to Track Your Crypto Portfolio Wondering how to track your crypto portfolio? Here are 4 free websites and apps...	Security & Wallets
Mar 30, 2023	Live Bitcoin Price CAD: Real-Time Chart & Rates Track real-time Bitcoin (BTC) prices in Canadian Dollars (CAD), live chart data,...	Beginner Guide
Sep 27, 2022	Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Wallets It is crucial to have a safe place to store your keys. Not your keys... not your...	Security & Wallets

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