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How Crypto is Taxed in Canada — What CRA Expects From You (2026 Guide)

  Published: April 2026 | Reading time: 11 min | Category: Taxes, Investing, Personal Finance A lot of Canadians still believe cryptocurrency exists in a tax-free grey zone. It does not. The Canada Revenue Agency is very clear on this: crypto is taxable, every transaction counts, and CRA has been aggressively pursuing crypto investors who don't report correctly. If you've bought, sold, traded, or earned any cryptocurrency in Canada — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, or anything else — this guide explains exactly what CRA expects from you, what counts as a taxable event, and how to reduce your tax bill legally. The CRA's Official Position on Crypto The CRA treats cryptocurrency as a commodity , not a currency. This is a critical distinction. It means: Crypto is subject to either capital gains tax or income tax depending on how you use it Every time you dispose of crypto — sell it, trade it, spend it, or give it away — you trigger a taxable event Simply holding cryp...

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Taylor Swift and Prince William Share Royal Selfie at London Concert

Taylor Swift, the pop sensation, recently graced the stage at Wembley Stadium in London during her Eras Tour. However, it wasn’t just her performance that made headlines—it was her backstage encounter with Prince William that stole the show.

Before her concert, Taylor Swift snapped a perfect royal selfie with the Prince of Wales and two young music fans: Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Kensington Palace shared the heartwarming photo on social media, thanking Swift for a “great evening.” For Prince William, attending the hottest show in town with his two eldest children was a way to earn maximum dad points on his 42nd birthday.

The nearly 90,000 fans in the stadium witnessed Prince William’s energetic dance moves as he grooved to Swift’s hit single “Shake It Off.” The video of his spirited dance quickly went viral, adding to the excitement of the evening.

Swift’s Eras Tour has been captivating audiences across the UK, with shows in Edinburgh, Liverpool, and Cardiff. London, where she spent part of her career, holds a special place in her heart. As she put it, it’s “the most exhilarating city in the world.”

Other notable attendees at the concert included Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, Labour leader Keir Starmer, Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness, and model Cara Delevingne. Swift’s parents, Andrea and Scott, were also in the audience.

In the midst of the music and celebration, Prince William celebrated his 42nd birthday, making it a memorable night for both royalty and fans alike. 

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