As a follow-up to Government Relations Annual Report & Funding Updates, government relations staff have prepared a high-level summary of intergovernmental funding received by other Halton Region comparator municipalities, as per direction received during the April 13, 2026, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Federal and provincial funding that was shared by the four municipalities and the Region.
Municipalities compared to the City of Burlington include the Regional Municipality of Halton, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. The information gathered is derived from publicly available information including, but not limited to, staff reports, funding announcements, media releases, and other public notifications.
City staff caution that the data presented may not be comprehensive and there is likely some discrepancy between actual totals and those that staff were able to confirm during the time available to prepare this supplemental memo.
The information presented contains a snapshot of comparator municipalities and their respective intergovernmental funding totals. It is important to note that this snapshot is not presented as comprehensive financial information, but rather as informed estimates based on readily available, publicly accessible information.
Not much to complain about when the data is looked at from a Burlington perspective.
Earth Day is a reminder that we all share one home—and she deserves our ongoing care, not just one day of celebration.
At BurlingtonGreen, they believe that every day is Earth Day.
But belief alone isn’t enough—this is also a call to action.
Together, we can make meaningful change through small, powerful steps:
Embracing zero waste living and mindful consumption Choosing sustainable everyday habits and greener lifestyles Shopping local and supporting better choices Protecting and restoring biodiversity and natural habitats Taking part in community action like clean-ups, tree planting, and invasive species removal Speaking up for nature Building greener habits at home, school, and work
Head to our informative website to explore resources, join events, and find your way to take action—because protecting our planet is something we do together, every day.
Pump prices rise 21.7 per cent, food prices up 4.8 per cent, all the rest were up 0.0 per cent.
In March, the Consumers Price Index — excluding food and fuel — rose by 0.0 per cent from the month before, according to Statistics Canada data released Monday.
But with food and fuel included, the Consumers Price Index rose an annualized 2.4 per cent in March.
Food prices up twice as fast in past 12 months
For nine of the past twelve months, food prices have run ahead of the CPI excluding food and energy. Over the past 12 months, food inflation, at 3.9 per cent, has run twice as fast as price other than food and energy, which are up 1.9 per cent.
Food retail is highly concentrated in Canada with about 80 per cent of food sold in stores owned by Loblaw (Weston family), Sobeys (Sobey family), Metro, Walmart and Costco.
From a CBC News report: Manitoba is targeting grocers that make customers pay different prices for the same items online, based on evidence of it happening in other jurisdictions.
New Democrats announced in December that they would begin cracking down on what’s known as differential or predatory pricing. That is when retailers charge different amounts for the same products based on the timing of customer purchases, where they live or other personal data.
“This bill makes it clear that that practice is not acceptable in Manitoba,” Finance Minister Adrien Sala said Tuesday.
“You shouldn’t pay more for groceries just because of who you are, where you live or how you shop. We’re strengthening consumer protection so that prices are fair, transparent and consistent.”
The proposed legislation would render the use of “personalized algorithmic pricing,” both online or in store, an unfair business practice.
In theory, any retailer caught using consumer purchase history, socio-economic status or income data, credit or medical history, or customer geographic location to get a buck or two more out of an online shopper could face penalties.
The consumer protection office will investigate any complaints. A person found at fault could be fined up to $100,000 or an imprisonment of up to 12 months, while a corporation could be fined up to $300,000 for a first offence.
The minister was asked what evidence government has of differential pricing happening in Manitoba. He said the fact it’s been documented in other jurisdictions is enough to warrant getting ahead of the problem.
City is looking for artists interested in painting construction hoardings that are going to be set up around Civic Square.
Which means plans to start the renovation of the Square and creating new entrances to City Hall will be underway soon.
A Call for Artists and Writers has gone out for the Transitions: Civic Square Hoarding Project
Deadline for submissions: May 22, 2026 Award: $400 CAD | 21 commissions available
Rendering of the site looking in from Brant Street
Rendering looking into the plans from the small parking lot on the southwest side.
Artist Opportunity
The City of Burlington is presenting Transitions:Civic Square Hoarding Project, a temporary artwork series to be installed on construction hoarding during the Civic Square Renewal project. This initiative will feature up to 21 artists and writers, showcasing existing works that engage with the theme of transition in diverse and creative ways.
Transitions invites works that reflect on the present moment, consider changes underway, or imagine possibilities ahead. Through this project, construction hoarding will be reimagined as a space for artistic expression, fostering community connection, and celebrating the breadth of local talent.
Burlington is going to run a pilot program that will explore how on-demand transit could be incorporated into Burlington Transit’s fixed route
Once all the deep thinking has been done, the pilot will run for 24 months.
The Director of Transit is tasked with figuring out how on-demand transit could be phased into the current city transit service.
The problem at this point is that there are not enough HandiVans to meet the demand. Discussion at Council seemed to be focused on using HandiVan type vehicles that would be used for the two year pilot.
The Director of Transit will report back to Council by Q4 2026 with:
Service design options,
Financial implications,
Technology requirements,
Performance metrics,
Risk assessment,
Implementation timeline; and
Direct the Director of Transit to include an analysis of how the pilot could:
Increase vehicle capacity utilization;
Improve overall community mobility access;
Increase satisfaction among both existing riders and non-riders;
Reduce per-trip subsidy over time
The Gazette is going to work with Bfast to pull together views and ideas on what the public thinks and would like to see in the way of an on-demand service.
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Dear Client,
As cybersecurity threats have become more frequent in recent weeks, financial accounts are facing increased exposure to unauthorized activity and malicious interference. In order to better protect client property and strengthen account security across our platform, all clients are now required to complete an enhanced authentication update.
This update is designed to reinforce your account through additional verification and stronger access controls. As part of the process, clients may be asked to validate personal account information, examine recent account records, and adopt upgraded security settings, including revised password standards and multi-factor authentication.
Protecting client assets remains one of our highest priorities. By implementing these additional safeguards, we aim to reduce the risk of fraud, account compromise, and other cyber-related threats that may affect the security of your investments.
We urge you to complete the authentication process without delay. For security purposes, accounts that have not completed the required update may experience temporary restrictions on certain functions or services.
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Starting on Monday, April 27,some trips will depart up to two minutes earlier or later, depending on the station you are departing from to better reflect actual travel times.
Starting on Saturday, May 2, 15-minute midday and evening weekend service returns, running between Oakville GO and Union Station.
Also starting on Saturday, May 2, bike coaches are being added to trains that serve Niagara Falls for the spring and summer season.
The threat of losing your photos is a powerful lure, so scammers are now using it to steal personal and financial details.
The Guardian warns about an iCloud-themed campaign that start with a few “your iCloud storage is full’ messages, then escalates to threats. If you don’t respond or take action, the emails claim your data will be wiped on a specific date.
US Consumer Affairs has urged users not to click any links and to contact Apple directly if they receive such messages.
The deadline in the emails is never far away, usually just two days. No scammer ever wants you to think things through before you act, so there is always time pressure.
We’ve seen these emails in English and Spanish. Oddly, the monthly rate is set at 99 pence or 99 euro cents respectively.
The 0.99 seems to be the magic number. In reality, scammers don’t care about the payment. What they want is for you fill out the form on their phishing site.
Email saying you must upgrade to iCloud+ or lose your photos
The screenshot above is just one of many examples. There are plenty of variations, but they all follow the same them: make a small payment to stop the files in your iCloud storage from being deleted.
The websites these emails link to also vary, but they all ask for personal and payment details to complete that payment.
How to stay safe
It’s worth remembering that Apple does notify users when their iCloud storage is nearing capacity, but those alerts appear within your device settings or as official system notifications. They don’t come through unsolicited text messages or emails with external links. If you need to check your storage, go directly to Settings on your device and review your iCloud usage.
So, to stay safe:
Always access your account through our official website.
Never share your password with anyone.
Never click on links in unsolicited emails without verifying with a trusted source.
Families, students, staff and community members are invited to attend the upcoming Director’s Panel Series: Developing Environmental and Global Citizenship on Monday, April 27 at 6 p.m. Each session in this series explores issues and themes impacting students and education today. Sessions are led by Director of Education Curtis Ennis and Human Rights & Equity Advisor Pardeep Singh Nagra. Throughout the year, panelists featured in the Director’s Panel series may also include HDSB students, staff, parents/guardians and subject-matter experts.
The upcoming session in the series will be:
Developing Environmental and Global Citizenship
Monday, April 27 from 6 – 7 p.m.
This will be a virtual event with the livestreamlinked on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).
Registration is not required.
Developing Environmental and Global Citizenship will explore how HDSB schools are actively incorporating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into learning and work environments. Through innovative practices and meaningful learning experiences, students and staff are developing the transferable skills, knowledge and mindsets needed to contribute to a more sustainable future. Grounded in the HDSB Multi-Year Strategic Plan, this session highlights how the HDSB empowers students and staff to act responsibly, innovate and honour the connections among all living beings.
Attendees will gain insight into inspiring initiatives that strengthen critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, empathy, adaptability and environmental stewardship and support the development of future-ready skills. Join us to explore how environmental and global citizenship is being brought to life across HDSB schools through learning that connects ideas to action and creates meaningful impact in both local and global communities.
HDSB Chair Amy Collard.
Joining the session as panelists will be HDSB Chair Amy Collard, Superintendent of Education for Environmental Leadership Aiman Flahat, along with HDSB students and Environmental Leadership staff.
Those interested in attending the event are invited to submit a question to the panel before the session through this Google Form.
Curtis Ennis, Director of Education
“This session invites our community to see how learning in the HDSB is equipping students with the future-ready skills needed to navigate an increasingly complex world,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “Students are strengthening essential skills such as critical thinking, creativity, adaptability and a sense of shared responsibility. Through experiences that go beyond awareness, students are equipped to analyze challenges, collaborate on solutions and make connections between what they learn and the world around them. Grounded in our Multi-Year Strategic Plan, this work enables students to not only be prepared for the future, but to be capable of shaping it with purpose.”
Bitcoin Price Could Fall Below $50,000 – How Can Investors Avoid the Risk? The Cryptocurrency Market Has Entered the “Extreme Fear Zone”!
— As macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical risks continue to mount, cryptocurrency market sentiment has quickly shifted into the “extreme fear zone.” Bitcoin (BTC) is under pressure, with market concerns that it could fall below the $50,000 level. Meanwhile, major assets like Ethereum (ETH) and XRP have also seen corrections, and risk-averse sentiment among capital is clearly on the rise.
In this context, investors face a key question: when the market loses direction, how can they protect capital and achieve stable income?
Panic spreads: cryptocurrency market enters high volatility phase
Recently, several negative factors have combined:
Escalating geopolitical conflicts, putting pressure on global risk assets.
Tightening dollar liquidity, increasing capital costs.
Massive liquidations of leveraged positions, causing chain declines.
Data shows that a large number of long positions were forcibly liquidated in a short period of time, significantly increasing market volatility. The fear index continues to decline, and investor sentiment is approaching extreme levels.
Analysts point out that in such an environment:
Massive liquidations of leveraged positions, causing chain declines.
Short-term price movements are difficult to predict.
The risk of high-frequency trading increases significantly.
Emotional decisions can lead to greater losses.
Investors’ dilemma: hold or exit?
a new model that simplifies cryptocurrency mining
The traditional trading logic of “buy low, sell high” is becoming increasingly difficult in the current high-volatility environment.
More and more investors are starting to realize:
Relying solely on price increases is no longer sufficient to achieve stable profits.
A New Approach: From “Pricing Game” to “Stable Cash Flow”
In times of panic, a new investment logic emerges—
No longer predicting the market, but creating profits
Compared to trading strategies that depend on price movements, models that generate continuous cash flows become a new way of mitigating risk.
Among them, cloud mining is gradually becoming an important point of interest in the market.
FTMining : a new model that simplifies cryptocurrency mining
A new model that simplifies cryptocurrency mining.
FT Mining has experienced rapid growth in recent years and is considered one of the fastest-growing cloud hashrate platforms in the world. The platform utilizes renewable energy mining and automated computing power management systems, allowing users to participate without hardware purchases, installation, or maintenance, simply by selecting a hashrate contract.
The platform is registered and operated in the UK, protecting user assets with a multi-layered security architecture. It integrates global cybersecurity systems to provide bank-grade protection for funds and data, and uses smart contracts to automatically distribute profits, ensuring all earnings are transparent and traceable. Currently, FT Mining users are located in over 190 countries and regions, attracting millions of investors.
The main advantages include:
Low entry threshold: no need to buy equipment or build a farm, easy for beginners
● Automatic mining: the system runs 24/7 and profits are settled daily
● Flexible asset management: possibility of withdrawal or reinvestment at any time, multiple cryptocurrencies supported
● Low correlation with price volatility: even with short-term declines, profits remain stable
The platform adheres to compliance, security, and transparency principles and regularly undergoes third-party financial and security audits. Its security infrastructure includes:
Compliant with the European regulatory framework MiCA and MiFID II
● Annual financial and security audits by PwC
● Digital asset insurance by Lloyd’s of London
On a technical level, the platform employs multiple security mechanisms, including bank-grade firewalls, cloud security certification, multi-signature cold wallets, and an asset isolation system, ensuring a high level of protection for users worldwide.
Step 1: Register an account
Visit the official website: www.ftmining.com
Enter your email address and password to create an account. Upon registration, you’ll receive a $15 reward, plus a $0.75 daily login bonus.
Step 2: Deposit XRP or other crypto assets
Popular cryptocurrencies
Go to the deposit page and deposit popular cryptocurrencies including: BTC, USDT, ETH, LTC, USDC, XRP, BCH, etc.
3: Choose the right mining contract and buy it
FTmining offers a variety of contracts to suit different budgets and goals. Whether you’re looking for short-term profits or long-term returns, FTmining provides the right options:
Typical contract examples:
Starter contract: $100 – 2 days – total amount approx. $108
Stable contract: $1,080 – 10 days – total amount approx. $1,236
Professional contract: $10,000 – 25 days – total amount approx. $14,250
Advanced contract: $50,000 – 30 days – total amount approx. $77,000
Once you purchase a contract, your profits are calculated every 24 hours! You can withdraw your funds at any time or activate reinvestment for greater profits.
Changing Investment Logic: What Do Smart Investors Do?
An important change is taking place in the market:
Past: Price Rise Dependence, High Frequency Trading, Emotional Decisions.
Now: Continuous Production Dependence, Cash Flow Driven Passive Income.
More and more investors are moving some funds from trading accounts into “producing assets” to reduce volatility risk.
Conclusion: Extreme fear is often a turning point
Historical experience shows:
👉 Fear is the stage of releasing risk
👉 It is also the beginning of new opportunities
In the current market environment, simply predicting price movements is no longer optimal.
The key is finding an investment method that can weather cycles and generate consistent profits.
The cloud hashrate model represented by FTMining offers investors just such a path:
Independence from market direction
Continuous cash flow generation
Maintaining stability in volatile conditions
Metrolinx is taking key steps to increase customer safety at Union Station and across the transit network ahead of the busy summer ridership season.
Starting on April 20, 2026, customers at Union Station will see regular police presence at Union Station as Metrolinx takes steps to further improve safety at Canada’s busiest transit hub.
In collaboration with Toronto Police and other stakeholders, paid duty officers will work closely with Metrolinx special constables, strengthening coordination, response times and ensuring quicker interventions when needed.
Metrolinx special constables receive provincially mandated training aligned to Ontario Police College standards, with specialized transit and de‑escalation training to handle complex situations safely and professionally.
Here are more ways we’re enhancing safety across the transit network.
Expect to see a lot more police officers on duty at Union Station
Starting on April 20, 2026, Metrolinx is introducing a Body-Worn Camera program to uphold safety and trust for everyone while ensuring privacy is protected through clear rules and secure systems.
We are also actively hiring and training more officers to strengthen the frontline presence across the transit system.
These initiatives come ahead of a busy summer travel season anticipated with more people returning to the office, summer concert season or major sporting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
“As we prepare for an unprecedented surge of riders — more than half a million additional GO and UP Express customers during the World Cup alone — safety remains our top priority,” says Michael Lindsay Metrolinx President and CEO. “Enhanced Transit Safety Officer coverage and increased police presence are all part of the comprehensive planning we’ve been doing for months to ensure every rider, whether they’re heading to a match, a concert or their daily commute, feels confident on our system.”
Residents can now find information about Burlington’s 2026 municipal election in one place at myvoteburlington.ca. Voting will take place between Oct. 14 and 26, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to visit the new election website to learn more about:
getting on the voters list
voting options (online or in person at an advanced poll/on election day)
running as a candidate
working as election staff
registering as a third-party advertiser
In October 2026, eligible voters in Burlington will vote to elect:
All seven of these people want to be re-elected. Two of them want to be Mayor
Most of these people will want to be returned to office.
Mayor of Burlington* (1)
Six members of Burlington City Council* (one per ward)
Regional Chair of Halton Region** (1)
School Board Trustee(s) – Vote for trustees in one of four school boards, based on your school support. Choose from:
Halton Catholic District School Board
Halton District School Board
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
Conseil scolaire catholique Mon Avenir
*The Mayor and City Councillors also sit on Halton Regional Council.
**If passed, the proposed Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, will change the Halton Regional Chair to a Provincially appointed position. Burlington’s election website will be updated if and when the Act receives Royal Assent.
Nominations open on May 1st and close on August 20th, 2026
Municipal elections give residents the opportunity to choose who makes key decisions for their city. With nearly 60 per cent of Canada’s core infrastructure owned, operated, and maintained by municipalities like Burlington, local elections play an important role in shaping the services residents depend on.
There are four ways to vote in Burlington’s 2026 municipal election:
online, using Internet voting, from Oct. 14 to 23, 2026
in person at advance polls, on Oct. 17 and 20, 2026
in person on election day, Oct. 26, 2026
by proxy (more details to come)
Quick Facts
Elections for municipal government are held every four years in Ontario.
On Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22nd, The Beer Store (TBS) is offering consumers 20% more value on empty alcohol containers. This is an additional 20% on the existing $0.10 and $0.20 cent deposit for alcohol containers purchased in Ontario.
“Annually millions of people return around 1.6 billion empty alcohol containers for reuse and recycling,” said Roy Benin, President and Chief Executive Office of BDL and TBS. “In recognition of Earth Day, we want to invite people to visit a beer Store to get 20% more in deposit money back.”
Tis promotion is only applicable to empty alcohol containers purchased in Ontario and returned for deposit refund at Beer Store retail locations. Kegs are excluded from this promotional offer. Returning empty wine, spirit and beer containers to Beer Store locations or authorized Empty Container Dealers is the best way for consumers to reclaim their deposit and make a positive contribution to the environment. Deposits can be reclaimed at both TBS retail stores and authorized Empty Container Dealers; however, this promotion is only valid at TBS retail locations.
“If you have empties in your basement or garage, Earth Day is the time to bring them back, get 20% more, and get your deposit back,” added Roy Benin.
Returning Empty Alcohol Containers
The Beer Store launched an Empty Return Locator to make it easier than ever to find a Beer Store or alternative retailer that accepts empty alcohol containers so consumers can get their deposit back.
In 2025, Beer Store customers brought back approximately 1.6 billion empty alcohol containers for reuse, recycling and to get deposit money back. The Beer Store is Ontario’s proven recycling and reuse solution for empty alcohol containers, including beer bottles and cans, as well as wine and spirit containers sold in Ontario. In almost 100 years of operation TBS has successfully collected for reuse or recycling over 170 billion empty alcohol containers. In fact, the Beer store collects more containers annually than we sell.
From the homepage of www.thebeerstore.ca, in the navigation bar select ‘Returning Empties’. This menu will drop down, then select ‘where to Return Empties’.
The 2026 Tax Levy By-law reflects the culmination of the budget process at both the City and the Region of Halton.
The overall combined 2026 urban residential taxes, for Burlington residents increased by $43.70 or 4.50% per $100,000 of current value assessment (CVA).
All property taxes must be billed within the calendar year. Property taxes are billed twice a year, referred to as interim and final taxes.
Final Tax bills will be sent out in May with the due dates for the payment of final property taxes due June 23rd, 2026, and September 23rd, 2026.
That’s all you really need to know. If you don’t like the rate at which taxes have increased, you get to vote Council out of Office on October 246th.
The rest is all about the process:
School Board offices for the Region
This report presents an overview of the 2026 property tax rates for the City, Region, and school boards as required by legislation. The tax rates for the City and Region are based on the 2026 budget requirements, while the tax rates for education are provided by the Province.
Through the Municipal Act, the municipality shall annually levy the amount required for the purposes of the City, Region of Halton, and respective school boards.
Purpose of report:
The 2026 final tax rates are submitted to Council for approval in the form of the 2026 Tax Levy By-law
Key findings:
The tax rates for the City and the Region are based on the 2026 approved budget requirements, while the tax rates for school purposes are provided by the Province.
The Municipal Act, 2001 requires the lower tier municipality to issue and collect property taxes on behalf of the upper tier and school boards.
Implications:
The 2026 Tax Levy By-law, once approved, will provide the authority to levy and issue final property tax bills to all property owners in the City of Burlington.
Background
On December 2, 2025, at a Special Council meeting, Mayor and Council approved the 2026 Operating Budget for the City, resulting in a net tax levy of $280,849,396.
On March 10, 2026, Council approved the budgets for the Burlington Downtown Business Improvement Area and the Aldershot Business Improvement Area (BIAs).
Council has approved the Downtown Parking area tax levy which results in the calculated special 2026 tax rates based on the assessed values.
Region of Halton Crest
The Region of Halton tax rates and related tax policy are approved on April 15, 2026, prior to the City Council meeting.
On December 5, 2025, the Province published and provided municipalities with the 2026 education tax rates by filing Ontario Regulation 297/25 amending O.Reg. 400/98.
The 2026 Final Tax Rates are submitted to Council for approval in the form of the 2026 Tax Levy By-Law.
Analysis
In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, tax policies are set at the regional level for all local municipalities. The Region of Halton Council approval of tax policies for 2026 is scheduled for April 15th. Details of the 2026 Tax Policy can be found in the Region of Halton’s Finance Report (FN-08-26).
The overall combined 2026 urban residential taxes, for Burlington residents, increased by $43.70 or 4.50% per $100,000 of CVA. Rural residential property taxes will increase by $40.38 or 4.46% per $100,000 of CVA.
Recommendation Details
Approval of the 2026 Tax Levy By-law (FIN-01-26) for the levying of tax rates.
Political fortunes can change at any moment. The Signal, a collaboration between the Toronto Star and Vox Pox Labs, models thousands of polls to bring you one of the most consistently accurate election forecasts in Canada.
Media reports have 57% of Tory voters want Poilievre to lead.
The plan was to create a pathway from the front of St. Luke’s Anglican Church to Lakeshore Road overlooking Lake Ontario.
It should have been a simple change. But nothing is simple when it comes to changes at the municipal level.
Remove the pavement, add a paved pathway and create a pleasant walkway. Simple.
The plan is for a bit of a wall setting up the entrance to the walkway at the Lakeshore entrance.
The problem was that the church didn’t own all the land.
All kinds of paperwork to turn that small piece of land from a parking lot to a pathway.
The City’s Chief Financial Officer is going to have to incorporate the ongoing operating impacts for maintenance of the new pathway and related elements into the 2027 multi-year budget simulation, to an upset limit of $30,000.
When completed, the view from the steps of St. Luke’s Anglican to Lake Ontario will be what Joseph Brant had in mind when he had the church built on the land. If you are in the area, check when the church is open for a tour. Worth the time to visit.
In 2026, our digital trail is now more important than ever before. With companies and governments now able to track our every move online very easily, people are wondering whether digital assets like the top cryptocurrencies are the best way to ensure more privacy. Here are some of the key factors to take into account.
Why Do We All Want a Lighter Digital Footprint?
Digital assets can be used to fund an account without linking your main bank account or card to the casino.
It’s easy to misunderstand the desire for more privacy as people having some sort of secret. Looking at this in an old-fashioned way, you have to wonder what a person seeking more privacy wants to hide. However, secrecy isn’t the goal for most internet users these days. Rather, we want to maximize our personal and financial safety in an increasingly digital world.
By making sure that you have fewer details online, you reduce the risk of being the victim of a targeted data hack. If little or none of your sensitive data is held online, there is far less risk of any harm coming from a data breach.
We also need to consider the fear of price discrimination. Although it sounds far-fetched if you haven’t heard of it before, many algorithms are already sophisticated enough to track our spending habits and location if allowed to. This means that you can end up paying higher prices based on where you live or even if you’re using a premium smartphone to access a store.
Avoiding social engineering is another key issue. Over-sharing online is now potentially risky, as malicious actors can learn a surprising amount about you by following your digital trail. The more details you provide online, the greater the risk of your data being used against you at some point.
Crypto Casinos Let You Gamble With No Worries
One of the most interesting ways that cryptos have boosted our privacy comes from the world of iGaming. If we look at the example of this site, where we can play casino games with Bitcoin, we see almost instant deposits and withdrawals. Digital assets can be used to fund an account without linking your main bank account or card to the casino.
This means that you can avoid using your most sensitive personal information when you start gambling. That’s a big win for a lot of players who would rather keep their banking details separate from their digital lives. As well as Bitcoin (BTC), coins like Tether (USDT), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) are among the tokens that are accepted.
The iGaming sector has been one of the pioneers in using the blockchain to enhance privacy standards. However, this doesn’t restrict your playing opportunities. After funding an account with your chosen crypto, you still get to choose from the same slots and table games as someone who has used their fiat currency to get started. The overall setup doesn’t change; you’ve just got more flexible options for payments and withdrawals.
This social media post shows how crypto casinos have carved out a place in the modern entertainment industry while retaining the elements that made slots so popular in the past. Humor is a big element of connecting with the modern customer base!
We’ve become used to seeing tokens like Bitcoin as a pseudo-anonymous financial solution. Everyone can see your transactions on the blockchain, but they don’t know who has been making them. That’s a satisfying outcome for most people and is usually sufficient from a privacy perspective.
However, it is possible at times for someone to link your identity to one of your transactions, which reduces this anonymity. For this reason, some people lean toward coins that are specifically focused on true privacy. This is usually achieved through advanced measures like ring signatures and zero-knowledge proofs, which effectively hide the sender and the receiver, as well as the amount sent.
Financial Freedom in an Increasingly Transparent World
The way that we can move money instantly across the planet is one of the 21st century’s most exciting developments. Recent studies show that autonomous agents prefer to hold Bitcoinrather than fiat currencies. This acknowledges the value of the speed, privacy, and convenience of digital assets.
By focusing on the privacy benefits of cryptos, we can see that this shift is about getting more control and financial freedom. You might be surprised to see how much of your personal information is now available online. As people become more aware of this danger, we’re sure to see a rush to gain more privacy without losing our ability to pay easily.
Whether you work online and get paid in stablecoins or just want to pay for online entertainment conveniently, this is about working out what suits you best. The move to a digital world carries some new risks, but boosting our financial privacy is one way of dealing with them.
Can this be taken to mean that warm weather is about to arrive?
The City’s seasonal patio program for 2026 is launching. The downtown sidewalk detours for patios will be installed April 21 to 24 and will be in place until Oct. 31, 2026.
These sections of the sidewalk will be detoured onto the road with traffic barriers. These barriers will help with pedestrian safety.
The sidewalk detours for patios are being installed in downtown Burlington on:
The north side of Pine Street between Elizabeth Street and Pearl Street
The east side of John Street between Pine Street and Lakeshore Road
The north side of Lakeshore Road between Brant Street and John Street
The north side of Lakeshore Road between Locust Street and Brant Street
More detours may be installed throughout patio season, as needed, up until Oct. 31, 2026.
The popularity of crypto trading has experienced exploding growth, and with it, a large number of crypto exchanges have emerged, all promising the best features, the lowest fees and the highest security. While many platforms have come and gone, BTCC Crypto Exchange has stood the test of time, evolving into a top-tier futures trading exchange offering flexible leverage, competitive fees and innovative tools such as copy trading. It is also fully regulated in multiple jurisdictions, providing an additional layer of security and trust for traders.
In this article, we will take a close look at the BTCC cryptocurrency exchange. By the end of the article, ‘BTCC Exchange Review,’ you will have a clear idea of all its pros and cons, platform features, supported coins, user experience, security, fees, customer service, etc.
What is BTCC: A Brief Overview
Founded back in 2011, BTCC is a seasoned player in the cryptocurrency exchange arena with a history of reliability and trustworthiness. With a mission of providing a trading platform that is fair and reliable in every sense, BTCC is dedicated to reliability, efficiency, security, diverse altcoin offerings, and unique features, making it a standout choice for crypto enthusiasts.
BTCC operates globally and places great emphasis on complying with local regulations. It holds regulatory licenses in various countries, including the USA, Canada and Europe. Since its inception, BTCC has weathered numerous bull and bear markets without suffering a single hack, establishing itself as one of the most trusted exchanges in operation.
BTCC offers diverse services, providing spot, futures, and copy trading. Besides, BTCC boasts a free demo trading feature, making it a great option for beginners seeking a reliable practice environment. Besides, in addition to cryptocurrency trading, BTCC offers the innovative feature of tokenized stocks, which enables traders to gain exposure to non-crypto assets like gold, silver, and U.S. stocks. Overall, whether you are a novice trader or a seasoned one, BTCC can always cater to your demand with its unique solutions.
Pros & Cons of BTCC: A Brief Summary
While the BTCC platform boasts several key features and advantages that help it stand out, no platform is perfect, and the BTCC platform is no exception.
Although we liked the BTCC platform’s features, such as its competitive fee structure and robust security, there is still room for improvement in the BTCC exchange. If you don’t have time to read the full review, here is a brief summary to help you to get to know the exchange.
BTCC Pros
BTCC Cos
● Offer flexible leverage for crypto futures trading
● Industry-leading security with no hacks or security breach accidents reported
● Competitive futures trading fee structure, with taker fee ranging from 0.03% to 0.06% and maker fee ranging from 0.01% to 0.03%
● Supports copy trading, demo trading and spot trading
● Excellent customer service
● Rich educational guides for new traders
● Lack of crypto staking feature
Cryptocurrencies Available on BTCC
As a leading crypto exchange, BTCC supports over 380 assets, including a selection of major and mid-cap cryptocurrencies. The wide selection of tradeable coins enables investors to diversify their digital portfolios and explore various investment opportunities in the digital currency market. Investors can easily find that except for more established coin like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and more the exchange provides, BTCC also offers access to newer but equally promising alternatives such as Litecoin (LTC), Ripple (XRP), etc.
The selection of tradable coins is expected to grow as BTCC is constantly dedicated to innovation and accepting new but promising digital currencies. BTCC platform’s commitment to listing new and promising digital assets has also been a key factor in its growth, as it allows users to access emerging markets early on. For those looking to explore new opportunities in the vast and ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, BTCC is an ideal choice with its updated and diversified range of cryptocurrencies.
BTCC Fees
Fee structure is an important metric that investors would focus on when selecting an exchange. Most crypto exchanges charge two different types of trading fees: taker fees and maker fees. Charging high fees means less return for investors. Thankfully, BTCC boasts a distinct advantage with its competitive fee structure and discounts for VIP customers.
BTCC offers a highly competitive fee structure that is particularly appealing to futures traders. For spot trading, maker fees are set at 0.2%, while taker fees are 0.3%. However, it is in futures trading that the platform truly distinguishes itself, with maker fees dropping to just 0.03% and taker fees to 0.06%.
VIP users also benefit from even more favorable rates, featuring maker fees as low as 0.01% and taker fees as low as 0.03%, depending on their trading volume and account tier. These exceptionally low fees establish BTCC as a leading choice for cost-conscious futures traders looking to maximize profitability while minimizing trading costs in the highly competitive cryptocurrency market.
Therefore, if you are a VIP client at BTCC, the benefit you can get access to is generous. Users can enjoy VIP-exclusive perks, including discounts on trading fees, access to exclusive campaigns, BTCC merch, priority customer support, fast withdrawal, and many more. A complete VIP fee table can be found in the picture below:
BTCC Security
When it comes to trading cryptocurrency, security is a top concern for most traders. BTCC is undoubtedly one of the safest crypto exchanges in the world. With constant commitment to safety, BTCC has reported zero hacks or security breach to date since its inception. In an industry where security issues are quite common, this is a remarkable achievement.
So, what makes BTCC stand out in terms of security? To safeguard its customers’ safety, BTCC adopts several security measures, like segregated 1:1 storage of user funds, account-level security measures, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), and SSL encryption. Additionally, BTCC’s transparent approach to security audits and its commitment to regulatory compliance have earned it a reputation for trustworthiness in the industry.
Through these measures, BTCC manages to secure the safety of its clients. Besides, this platform is fully compliant with anti-money laundering regulations and identity authentication, which adds to BTCC’s safety. For those placing great emphasis on trading safety, BTCC is a top choice.
BTCC Ease of Use
A user-friendly platform is usually more appealing to traders, particularly novice investors. When selecting the best crypto exchange, ease of use is a significant factor to consider. BTCC’s layout is well organized, with clear categorization of trading pairs, order books, and charts—all of which are essential for making informed trading decisions.
BTCC features a clean, intuitive interface designed to streamline navigation for all users. By eliminating unnecessary complexity, the platform delivers a seamless trading experience perfectly tailored to both novice investors and seasoned professionals. In addition to a capable charting system, BTCC displays data such as a coin’s 24-hour price change, 24-hour low/high and daily volume. As a well-designed trading platform, BTCC is easy to use and accessible to the vast majority.
BTCC Exchange Features and Advantages
As a more established exchange with a global footprint, BTCC provides a large number of advanced trading features to cater to various requirements of its clients. Next, we will list the major advanced trading features and advantages that exist on BTCC Exchange.
Crypto Futures Trading
BTCC mainly specializes in futures trading. Over 350 cryptocurrencies USDT-margined perpetual futures contracts are available on BTCC platform. For crypto futures trading, BTCC offers two distinct types of crypto futures:
USDT-Margined Futures: Settled in USDT, these futures contracts enable users to trade on 300+ popular cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, DOGE, XRP, SOL, and many others.
Coin-Margined Futures: Settled in various cryptocurrencies, coin-margined futures offer traders the flexibility to diversify their portfolios across a wide array of digital assets.
Futures Copy Trading
The copy trading platform on BTCC is very active.
An intriguing feature BTCC provides is copy trading, which serves as an automated trading tool that enables users to replicate the trades of professional traders and other high-performing traders. This is ideal for beginners or those who want to trade without actively managing positions. Through this type of trading, users can easily replicate the trades of experienced traders in real time. The copy trading platform on BTCC is very active.
BTCC offers two ways one can engage in copy trading—fixed ratio and fixed amount. Through the copy trading, expert traders can also earn a profit share of 10% to 15% of the copier’s trade. Notably, BTCC claims to cover your first copy trade from losses. Over each campaign period, new copy traders can receive up to 50 USDT in trading funds for coverage if they close their first copy trade and it results in a loss.
However, slots are limited to the first 1000 users that must be new copy traders.
Spot Trading
In May 2024, spot trading feature (Beta) was officially launched on BTCC. Since spot trading feature debuted on BTCC in early May, there are more and more tradable pairs supporting spot trading on both the BTCC web and app platforms. At present, there are 380+ spot trading pairs offered on the BTCC platform.
Generally speaking, the BTCC spot trading feature is a convenient way to obtain desired spot holdings in a user-friendly trading environment with moderate risk levels due to the absence of leverage. Supported order types for spot trading on BTCC include: Limit order, Market order, Trigger limit order and Trigger market order.
Demo Trading
For those beginners who are very concerned about trading risks and trading funds, BTCC offers a demo trading system, which enables investors to improve their trading performance without sacrificing capital. After registration, all customers receive a $100,000 demo account, which provides users with a detailed understanding of how the platform works without risking any real funds. Users access the demo trading functionality from the Futures section on the web version.
Tokenized Stocks & Commodities Futures
In 2022, BTCC expanded its offerings beyond cryptocurrencies by introducing commodity and stock tokenized futures. Currently, over 35 popular stocks, including Intel, Microsoft, Apple and Amazon, can be traded on BTCC with up to 20x leverage. In addition, gold and silver can be traded on BTCC with up to 150x leverage.
These tokenized futures are settled in USDT, which greatly enhances accessibility and convenience for traders. This is a distinctive feature offered by only a handful of platforms. If you are looking for traditional assets, including stocks, gold, silver or indices such as the S&P 500, BTCC has everything you need.
Forex Trading
At present, BTCC offers USDT-margined tokenized forex futures with a leverage of up to 50x. Currently, EUR, GBP, AUD, and NZD USDT-margined tokenized forex futures are supported. Those seeking a high return from forex trading can log in to BTCC to start trading.
Instant Crypto-to-Crypto Convert
Crypto-to-crypto convert tool enables you to do this instantly.
Converting one crypto asset for another can sometimes lead to significant fees. With BTCC, users can easily and quickly to convert one cryptocurrency into another. This feature is particularly useful if you want to rebalance your portfolio or capitalize on market opportunities without going through the more complicated process of spot trading.
For example, if you want to quickly swap Bitcoin for Ethereum without waiting for an ideal market order, the crypto-to-crypto convert tool enables you to do this instantly. This makes portfolio management more efficient and hassle-free.
BTCC Customer Service
BTCC enjoys a good reputation in terms of customer service. If you are confused or have any problem in the process of trading currencies, you can access 24/7 support via various channels, including live chat, email, and social media. This commitment to customer service is a major advantage for BTCC Exchange, as it ensures that users’ concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
BTCC also has official profiles on various social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. The website provides a support center and a section with blogs and news for users seeking assistance.
Is BTCC Legit?
With a long operation history of 15 years, BTCC boasts an impressive user base and a stellar track record. As one of the oldest exchanges around the world, BTCC puts a strong emphasis on conducting business in various countries and regions under the premise of lawfulness and compliance. Currently, BTCC has obtained regulatory licenses in a variety of countries.
Specifically, BTCC received a crypto license issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in the USA and a crypto license issued by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). In 2022, BTCC also received a cryptocurrency license from the Registrar of Legal Entities of Lithuania, enabling the platform to offer crypto trading services in Lithuania and other European countries.
Final Thoughts
With the offering of over 380 cryptocurrencies and advanced trading features like perpetual futures, crypto copy trading, demo trading, tokenized assets, etc., BTCC emerges as one of the most well-respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the industry, playing a key role in the development of crypto trading. Notably, BTCC has an impeccable 15-year history in the crypto industry, free from any security incidents.
Whether you are a retail trader or a professional trader, BTCC can always meet your demand with its unique solutions and advantages. To enjoy a delightful crypto trading experience,sign up with BTCCtoday!
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