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Canada’s Stablecoin Act creates a federal framework for fiat-backed stablecoin issuers, with Bank of Canada registration, reserves, redemption,...
Crypto Policy Reference
Licensing & Registration
Crypto law profiles, official sources, milestones, and related coverage for Licensing & Registration.
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Feb 3, 2026
CIRO’s 2026 guidance sets custody expectations for Canadian CTP Dealer Members, including approved custodians, tiered custody limits, internal...
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Mar 29, 2021
Canada’s CSA regime applies securities-law registration and PRU expectations to crypto asset trading platforms, including custody, leverage and...
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CSA notice setting enhanced PRU expectations for unregistered crypto asset trading platforms operating in Canada while seeking registration,...
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CSA Staff Notice 21-333 outlines CSA staff’s interim terms and conditions for Canadian crypto asset trading platforms seeking...
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Canadian CSA staff guidance on when ICOs, token offerings, crypto investment funds and trading platforms may trigger securities-law,...
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Canadian securities regulators’ current staff guidance explains when token offerings—including utility tokens and SAFT structures—may involve securities, emphasizing...
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Canadian guidance on how securities and derivatives requirements apply to crypto-asset trading platforms, covering registration, marketplace oversight, custody,...
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Jun 1, 2020
Canada’s federal AML/CFT framework requires domestic and qualifying foreign businesses dealing in virtual currency to register with FINTRAC...
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Jun 1, 2021
Canada’s travel rule requires covered financial entities and money services businesses to transmit prescribed originator and beneficiary information...
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