Buy and sell crypto online and actually own it. VBX sends your coins straight to a wallet you control — yours to hold, not ours — at a flat 2.5% fee, with real people by phone or in person when you want them.
Built by the team behind Vancouver Bitcoin — serving Canadian crypto clients since 2018 and registered with FINTRAC as a Money Services Business.
VBX vs Newton
Newton is a custodial, self-serve, online-only app that stores customer crypto with institutional custodians until you withdraw it — ideal for hands-on, self-directed buyers. VBX is non-custodial, with an online platform plus retail branches you can phone or visit in Vancouver and Calgary, and transparently priced: crypto is delivered to the wallet you provide, real people are available by phone or in person at our Vancouver and Calgary branches, and a flat 2.5% fee is shown upfront.
Side by Side
OWNERSHIP & SECURITY
Newton is custodial — your crypto sits with its custodians until you withdraw it. VBX is non-custodial: it's delivered to a wallet only you control. Why the distinction can matter:
Security from platform failure. Crypto in your own wallet isn't exposed to a platform's hack, insolvency, or collapse — risks the custodial model has faced repeatedly, from FTX to Canada's QuadrigaCX.
No deposit-insurance backstop. Cash in a Canadian bank is CDIC-insured; crypto left on most platforms typically isn't covered by deposit insurance.
No third-party freezes. Because a custodian controls the account, balances can be frozen and withdrawals paused or held. Self-custody keeps that control with you.
Built for patient holding. Owning your keys supports a disciplined buy-and-hold approach, which research consistently shows tends to outperform frequent trading for most investors.
Reach real people by phone and in person at our Vancouver and Calgary locations.
Crypto delivered to the wallet you control, never held on-platform by default. Your keys, your crypto.
A flat 2.5% shown before you confirm. No hidden spread, withdrawal fees, or surprises.
Built by the Vancouver Bitcoin team, serving Canadian crypto clients since 2018.
Honest Advice
Newton is a strong pick if you want a wide selection of coins, app features like staking, and a fully self-directed experience. With a large Canadian user base and institutional custody, it's a well-established option for hands-on buyers who are comfortable self-serve and online only.
Pricing
VBX charges a flat 2.5% rate that is fully transparent and shown before you confirm.
No hidden spread
No withdrawal fees
No surprises
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Questions, Answered
Quick answers on the differences that matter most between VBX and Newton — who holds your crypto, the kind of support you get, and what you pay.
