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Bitcoin Employee Benefits in Canada: A Complete Guide for HR Leaders

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:12:01 GMT

Everything Canadian HR professionals need to know about the Bitcoin Savings Plan — CRA rules, FINTRAC compliance, payroll integration, and the employer business case.

Why Bitcoin Is the Employee Benefit Canadian Workers Are Actually Asking For in 2026

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:08:50 GMT

New data shows 43% of employees want Bitcoin as a payroll benefit. Most employers don’t offer it yet. Here’s what’s driving the demand — and what happens to employers who act first.

Bitcoin Savings Plan vs. Group RRSP: Which Belongs in Your Canadian Benefits Stack?

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:06:15 GMT

These two benefits serve different employee needs, operate on different principles, and attract different segments of your workforce. Here’s how to think about both.

How to Attract Gen Z Talent in 2026: Why Bitcoin Benefits Are the New Signing Bonus

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:04:12 GMT

The data on Gen Z and crypto is unambiguous. Here’s what it means for how Canadian employers design benefits packages — and what happens to those who don’t adapt.

Is Bitcoin Payroll Legal in Canada? CRA Rules, FINTRAC Requirements, and What Employers Need to Know

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:01:13 GMT

A plain-language guide to the Canadian legal and tax landscape for Bitcoin payroll compensation — what the Income Tax Act says, what FINTRAC requires, and how to stay compliant.

The $183 Billion Problem: How Financial Stress Is Costing Canadian Employers

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:58:49 GMT

New research quantifies what HR leaders have long suspected — employee financial stress is an enormous, measurable business cost. Here’s what’s driving it, what doesn’t work, and what does.

Dollar-Cost Averaging Through Payroll: Why the Bitcoin Savings Plan Is the Smartest Way to Save

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:56:19 GMT

How automatic payroll-based Bitcoin contributions eliminate market timing anxiety and give employees a proven, disciplined savings strategy — with no effort required.

How Benefits Advisors Are Adding Bitcoin to Their Client Offerings in 2026

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:53:31 GMT

For Benefits Advisors & Brokers · 2026

Pioneering the Future of Employee Benefits: Bitcoin and HR Benefits

roger@blockrewards.ca (Roger Huang) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:23:04 GMT

We’re excited to announce that Block Rewards was recently featured on the Vita Talks HR & Benefits Podcast, a leading platform exploring the future of workplace wellness and compensation innovation.

Why Your Company Needs a Bitcoin Savings Plan

scott@blockrewards.ca (Scott Dedels) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:22:47 GMT

Employee benefits have remained essentially unchanged for many years. Examples include medical coverage, dental insurance, pension plans, RRSP matching, and spending accounts. These options are familiar, but that can be a problem for employees whose retirement is more difficult with each passing year. Today, employees see news about Bitcoin and other financial topics online. Traditional benefits do not seem relevant to their interests. For example, a mutual fund in an RRSP does not attract much attention.