FINTRAC — AML/CFT, MSB registration, transaction reporting
CSA — Provincial securities regulation — crypto trading platform registration (Staff Notice 21-327)
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| Law / Regulation | Year | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| CSA | 2026 | CSA — Provincial securities regulation — crypto trading platform registration (Staff Notice 21-327) |
| Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (2000) | 2000 | Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (2000) — AML/CFT, MSB registration |
| Provincial acts: e.g., Ontario Securities Act (osc.ca), BC Securities Act (bcsc. | 2026 | Provincial acts: e.g., Ontario Securities Act (osc.ca), BC Securities Act (bcsc.bc.ca).[3][7] |
FINTRAC — AML/CFT, MSB registration, transaction reporting
CSA — Provincial securities regulation — crypto trading platform registration (Staff Notice 21-327)
FINTRAC is Canada's financial intelligence agency, not Canada's financial regulator for licensing.
Regulator: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal Policing – Eastern Region, in coordination with Sûreté du Québec and Canada Border Services Agency
**FINTRAC MSB/FMSB Registration**: Mandatory for any crypto business offering services to Canadian clients, including virtual currency dealing, exchanges, or transfers. MSBs apply for Canada-based entities (requiring a local office and staff); FMSBs for foreign entities serving Canadians remotely. Registration lasts 2 years and must be renewed.[1][2][3]
**Provincial Securities Registration**: If crypto assets resemble investment contracts, platforms must register with provincial securities commissions (e.g., under Canadian Securities Administrators or CSA guidelines like 21-327, 21-402, 46-307) or comply with crypto-contract models. This applies to trading platforms (CTPs) involving securities/derivatives.[3][5][7]
No federal banking-style license exists for core crypto activities; oversight includes Bank of Canada for payments/clearing in some cases.[4]
**Pre-Application Preparation (3-4 weeks)**: Form a Canadian legal entity (for MSB) or foreign entity (FMSB); appoint a qualified Compliance Officer; develop AML/CFT program (KYC, monitoring, reporting); ensure local presence for MSBs.[1][2]
**Online Submission via FINTRAC MSB Registration System**: Provide corporate structure, ownership/directors, compliance officer details, services/customers, financial projections, bank details, and documents (e.g., compliance program). Must precede operations.[1][2]
**Review and Approval**: FINTRAC assesses compliance with PCMLTFA guidelines; successful applicants get 2-year status.[1]
**Securities Path (if applicable)**: Apply to provincial regulators; expect audits on custody, risk management, cybersecurity; comply with PRUs.[3][5]
Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA): https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/P-24.501/ (governs FINTRAC requirements).[1]
FINTRAC MSB Guidelines: https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/guidance-directives/msb-esm/1-eng (application details).[1][2]
CSA Staff Notices (e.g., 21-327): https://www.securities-administrators.ca (securities crypto rules).[3][5]
FINTRAC VASP Registration: https://www.fintrac-canafe.gc.ca/msb-esm/register-inscrire/1-eng (online system).[2]
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Sending VASPs must include required PII (originator/beneficiary name, address, account/reference number) with transfers.[1][4]
Receiving VASPs must take reasonable measures to obtain missing information, with risk-based policies for allowing, suspending, rejecting transactions, or follow-up actions.[4]
Same information applies to domestic and cross-border transfers; no specific requirements yet for non-custodial/self-hosted wallets.[1]
VASPs must also meet broader record-keeping and reporting under PCMLTFA.[1]
FINTRAC's guidance on transaction reporting (travel rule) is subject to ongoing updates as Canadian regulators are proposing new bans on crypto ATMs and reporting emerging extortion threats, indicating the existing guidance may not reflect current enforcement priorities.
Regulations: Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations (e.g., para 124.1(1)(a))[1]
**Requirement:** Entities dealing in virtual currency are categorized as money service businesses (MSBs) or foreign money service businesses (FMSBs) under the PCMLTFA. This means any person or entity operating in Canada that offers services of virtual currency exchange or transfer, and meets certain thresholds, must register with FINTRAC as a "Virtual Asset Service Provider" (VASP).
**Obligations:** Registered VASPs are subject to a range of compliance obligations, including:
**Record Keeping:** Maintaining records of transactions, client identification, and compliance reports.
**Client Identification:** Verifying the identity of clients.
**Reporting:** Reporting suspicious transactions, large cash transactions ($10,000 CAD or more), and electronic funds transfers ($10,000 CAD or more).
**Compliance Program:** Developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance program, including risk assessments, policies and procedures, and ongoing training.
**Implementation:** The "Travel Rule," based on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 16, officially came into force in Canada with amendments to the PCMLTFA in June 2021.
**What it entails:** It requires VASPs (like other financial institutions) to obtain, hold, and transmit specific originator and beneficiary information with transfers of virtual currency (similar to wire transfers). For transactions equal to or greater than $1,000 CAD, VASPs must:
**Obtain Information:** Collect names, addresses, and account numbers (or unique transaction identifiers) for both the sender (originator) and receiver (beneficiary).
**Send Information:** Transmit this information to the beneficiary institution.
**Receive Information:** Receive this information from the originator institution.
**Current Status:** As of April 2026, the Travel Rule is fully in force, and FINTRAC expects compliance. While practical interoperability solutions among VASPs for seamless data exchange continue to evolve globally, Canadian VASPs are required to implement reasonable measures to comply with the information collection and transmission requirements.
Canada is creating a new powerful financial crimes agency that will supersede or replace FINTRAC’s current role, and cryptocurrency ATMs face a ban, signaling a fundamental shift in virtual currency regulation that renders existing FINTRAC guidance outdated.
**FINTRAC – Virtual currency business:** https://fintrac-canafe.canada.ca/reporting-declaration/info/vc-mv-eng
**PCMLTFA – Regulations Amending the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations:** https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2020-101/index.html (Key amendments came into force June 2021)
**Calculation**: Proceeds of disposition minus adjusted cost base (ACB, using average cost method for identical assets).[3][5] Example: Buy crypto for $3,500 CAD, sell for $4,000 CAD → $500 gain, $250 taxable.[5]
**2025+ Change**: For individuals, gains over $250,000 annually have a **two-thirds inclusion rate** (not 50%) on the excess.[4]
Losses: 50% allowable capital losses offset taxable capital gains (not other income); excess carried forward/back.[5]
Distinguish via CRA factors: intent, frequency, knowledge, financing, advertising.[3]
No double taxation on reinvestments (adjust ACB).[6]
**Individuals**: Report all dispositions/income on annual T1 return (Schedule 3 for capital gains). Track dates, amounts, fair market values in CAD, counterparties. CRA may audit; retain records 6+ years.[1][5][7]
**Businesses/Exchanges**: Report crypto income as business income; Canadian exchanges must report user transactions to CRA.[2] Use ACB for capital property.[3]
**Thresholds**: No minimum; all taxable events reportable. Personal tax-free allowance ~$15,705 (2025, varies).[2]
**Guide T4037 (Capital Gains)**: Referenced for ACB/proceeds details.[5]
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**Ongoing Focus on Unregistered Platforms:** Securities regulators continue to target platforms operating in Canada without registration. This often results in cease trading orders, financial penalties, and requirements for platforms to either register or exit the Canadian market.
Many international crypto trading platforms that previously operated without registration have entered into pre-registration undertakings (PRUs) with provincial commissions, which are formal agreements required to continue operating while pursuing registration, rather than post-hoc settlements for past non-compliance.
Ceasing operations for Canadian residents unless registered.
Providing investor compensation or making payments for regulatory costs.
Committing to a registration process if they wish to re-enter the Canadian market compliantly.
**Examples of such actions have included:**
**Bybit:** In March 2023, the OSC reached a settlement with Bybit, requiring the platform to pay $2,468,982 and provide an undertaking that it would not operate in Ontario without registration.
**KuCoin:** In June 2022, the OSC obtained orders against KuCoin (Mechbit Technology Ltd.) permanently banning it from participating in Ontario's capital markets and requiring it to pay an administrative penalty of $1,650,000 and $99,754 for costs.
**Binance:** Following a pattern of non-compliance, Binance entered into an undertaking with the OSC in December 2022 to cease all operations in Ontario. Later, in May 2023, the AMF imposed an administrative monetary penalty of $2.25 million on Binance for operating an unregistered platform and offered non-compliant derivatives in Quebec.
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**Regulatory Body**: Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) oversees crypto activities as money services businesses (MSBs); provincial regulators like the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) handle securities aspects; Bank of Canada proposed for stablecoin oversight via Bill C-15.[4]
**Licensing Requirements**: Crypto firms register as MSBs with FINTRAC for fiat-crypto exchanges or transfers; additional provincial MSB or securities dealer registration (e.g., OSC in Ontario); stablecoin issuers must register with Bank of Canada under proposed Bill C-15.[4]
**Travel Rule Status**: Implemented via FINTRAC's PCMLTFA updates; VASPs must collect and share originator/beneficiary info for transfers over CAD 1,000, aligning with FATF standards (full compliance since 2020, with 2023 enhancements).[4] (Inferred from MSB rules; no explicit TFR equivalent but functionally equivalent.)
All registrants must designate a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) approved by the regulator who must complete the Exempt Market Products Course (EMPC) or equivalent plus CCO training[1]
The CSA published modernized registration information requirements in December 2021 to establish a more efficient registration and oversight process[6]
**Bank of Canada:** Will administer and supervise stablecoin issuers under the new stablecoin framework.[8]
**Retail Payment Activities Act:** Framework under which the Bank of Canada supervises payment service providers.[8]
**Payment, Clearing and Settlement Act:** Legislation under which the Bank of Canada supervises financial market infrastructure.[8]
**Canada**: MSB frameworks and proposed Bill C-15 on stablecoins[4]
UNVERIFIED: No specific primary source found on enforcement actions or mechanisms.
**Bill C-15** has been proposed as the first federal policy targeting stablecoins, requiring registration with the **Bank of Canada**.https://www.cointracker.io/blog/cryptocurrency-regulation
**FINTRAC** and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) conduct enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes.4
The **Bank of Canada** is involved in regulating stablecoins under proposed Bill C-15, requiring formal registration.2
**FINTRAC** and RCMP continue enforcement against unregistered crypto platforms and local fraud schemes.4
Bill C-15 proposes the first federal policy for stablecoins, requiring Bank of Canada registration.2
The **Bank of Canada** is involved in proposed regulations for stablecoins under Bill C-15, which would require formal registration.3
Bill C-15 proposes the first federal policy targeted at stablecoins, requiring registration with the Bank of Canada (status: recently proposed).3
UNVERIFIED: No primary source details on enforcement actions or penalties.
Bill C-15 proposes federal registration requirements specifically for stablecoins with the Bank of Canada.3
**Bill C-15** proposes the first federal policy targeting stablecoins, mandating registration with the Bank of Canada.4
A recent SEC interpretation issued March 17, 2026[3][4]
Aggregate global data indicating 68 countries have enacted crypto-specific legislation[5]
UNVERIFIED: The Bank of Canada is involved in proposed stablecoin oversight under Bill C-15.
UNVERIFIED: Bill C-15 would require formal registration with the Bank of Canada for stablecoin issuers.
UNVERIFIED: No primary source data found on enforcement mechanisms.
Canada lacks a comprehensive federal legal framework specific to cryptocurrencies but permits MSB operations under FINTRAC compliance; stablecoin-specific Bill C-15 has been proposed.Canada regulation - CoinTracker
**High-level global statistics**: 68 countries have enacted crypto-specific legislation as of 2026, and only 28 of 75 studied countries have comprehensive regulations covering taxation, AML/CFT, consumer protection, and licensing[5][6]
UNVERIFIED: No primary source details enforcement mechanisms for crypto violations.
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**General global trends**: 68 countries now have enacted or proposed cryptocurrency-specific legislation[7], and the EU's MiCA framework has become a de facto global template[7], but no jurisdiction-specific details.
**High-level regional patterns**: Asia-Pacific jurisdictions are diverging (Singapore and Japan are innovation-friendly, while India and China maintain restrictive stances)[7], but no regulatory framework details for any single jurisdiction.
Bill C-15 proposed for stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada[2]
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UNVERIFIED: No primary enforcement actions or mechanisms detailed in available sources.
Canada does not have a dedicated cryptocurrency legal framework but regulates digital assets through MSB registration and FINTRAC compliance; Bill C-15 proposes stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada.3
**General references to Canada** (lack of crypto-specific framework, provincial variations, proposed stablecoin bill)[2]
**Bill C-15** proposes formal registration of stablecoin issuers with the **Bank of Canada**.3
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Bill C-15 proposes federal registration requirements for stablecoins with the Bank of Canada.3
No federal banking-style license exists for core crypto activities; oversight includes Bank of Canada for payments/clearing in some cases.[4]
CSA (Canadian Securities Administrators) issued Staff Notice 21-333 on stablecoins, effective after December 31, 2024 transition[4].
Bank of Canada involved in proposed Bill C-15 for stablecoin registration[3].
Bill C-15 proposes formal registration of stablecoins with the Bank of Canada[3].
FINTRAC and Royal Canadian Mounted Police continue enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud[4].
**Bank of Canada** is involved in stablecoin registration under proposed Bill C-15.https://www.cointracker.io/blog/cryptocurrency-regulation
Regulators like FINTRAC and RCMP continue enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes.https://www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-whitepapers/global-crypto-policy-review-outlook-2025-26
UNVERIFIED: Canada has implemented the FATF Travel Rule for VASPs through FINTRAC guidance, but specific primary source details unavailable in results.
Canada's crypto regulatory framework is overseen by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (**FINTRAC**) for MSB compliance, with provincial nuances like in Ontario, and the Canadian Securities Administrators (**CSA**) for stablecoin rules2.
FINTRAC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police handle enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud4.
Regulators like FINTRAC continue enforcement actions against unregistered platforms under AML/CFT frameworks4.
UNVERIFIED: No primary source found on recent enforcement actions.
**FINTRAC** and RCMP continue enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes.4
Bill C-15 proposes formal registration with the Bank of Canada for stablecoin issuers.3
**FINTRAC** and RCMP bring enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes.4
Stablecoin-specific federal policy is proposed via Bill C-15.3
Ongoing enforcement by FINTRAC and RCMP indicates active oversight without full licensing regime.4
Bill C-15 proposes requiring formal registration with the **Bank of Canada** for stablecoin issuers.3
Bill C-15 proposes requiring stablecoin issuers to register with the Bank of Canada, marking the first federal crypto-targeted policy.3
**Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)** issued Staff Notice 21-333 on stablecoins, effective after December 31, 2024 transition, permitting only fiat-backed stablecoins pegged to CAD or USD, fully reserved, redeemable at par, and custodized with qualified entities.https://www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-whitepapers/global-crypto-policy-review-outlook-2025-26
**Bank of Canada** is targeted for formal registration of stablecoins under proposed Bill C-15.https://www.cointracker.io/blog/cryptocurrency-regulation
Royal Canadian Mounted Police collaborates with FINTRAC on enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud.https://www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-whitepapers/global-crypto-policy-review-outlook-2025-26
FINTRAC and law enforcement continue enforcement actions against unregistered platforms for AML/CFT violations.https://www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-whitepapers/global-crypto-policy-review-outlook-2025-26
**General global trends:** 68 countries have enacted or proposed crypto-specific legislation[7], and only 28 of 75 countries studied have complete regulations covering taxation, AML/CFT, consumer protection, and licensing[6].
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The **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)** collaborates with FINTRAC on enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes.5
Unregistered platforms face enforcement actions from FINTRAC and RCMP.5
In June 2025, QCAD announced plans to become the first regulated Canadian stablecoin by meeting new requirements.5
Regulators like FINTRAC continue enforcement against non-compliant platforms for AML/CFT violations.5
Circle’s USDC met new Canadian stablecoin rules ahead of deadlines, while enforcement targets non-compliance.5
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement primarily through FINTRAC for AML/CFT violations and provincial regulators for local rules.
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement details not detailed in available primary sources.
Canada does not have comprehensive crypto-specific legislation but regulates via MSB framework under FINTRAC; Bill C-15 proposes stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada.3
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement primarily through FINTRAC for AML/CFT non-compliance.
**Bank of Canada** is involved in regulating stablecoins through proposed Bill C-15, requiring formal registration4.
FINTRAC continues enforcement against non-compliant platforms and fraud schemes5.
Canada has no comprehensive federal crypto framework but regulates via MSB rules under FINTRAC; stablecoin-specific rules proposed via Bill C-154.
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**Canada**: Stablecoin requirements and enforcement actions[3]
Regulators like FINTRAC continue enforcement against unregistered crypto platforms and local fraud.[https://www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-whitepapers/global-crypto-policy-review-outlook-2025-26]
Regulators like **FINTRAC** bring enforcement actions against unregistered platforms5.
Bill C-15 proposes requiring stablecoin issuers to formally register with the **Bank of Canada**4.
**FINTRAC** continues enforcement against non-compliant platforms for AML/CFT violations5.
**FINTRAC** and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police actively pursue enforcement against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes5.
The **Bank of Canada** is involved in stablecoin regulation under proposed Bill C-15, requiring formal registration4.
The **Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)** supports enforcement alongside FINTRAC against unregistered platforms and fraud5.
FINTRAC and RCMP continue enforcement actions against unregistered platforms for AML/CFT violations5.
FINTRAC and RCMP have brought enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes5.
Bill C-15 proposes first federal rules for stablecoins, requiring Bank of Canada registration4.
Bill C-15 proposes first federal stablecoin-specific policy, requiring Bank of Canada registration[3].
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Canada has no comprehensive federal crypto-specific framework; regulation occurs via MSB rules under FINTRAC with provincial variations; Bill C-15 proposes stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada.4
**Canada**: Proposed Bill C-15 for stablecoins, FINTRAC oversight, provincial variation
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In 2025, enforcement actions targeted non-compliant entities ahead of stablecoin deadlines.5
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Unregistered platforms face enforcement actions from regulators like FINTRAC.TRM Labs
FINTRAC and RCMP continue enforcement against non-compliant entities and local fraud.TRM Labs
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**Canada** (QCAD stablecoin plans, FINTRAC enforcement)[3]
Crypto firms operating as MSBs must adhere to **FINTRAC** AML/CFT policies, with ongoing enforcement by FINTRAC and RCMP against non-compliant entities.45
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) participates in enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes alongside FINTRAC5.
UNVERIFIED: No comprehensive federal VASP licensing regime exists as of 2026.
**Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)** collaborates with FINTRAC on enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud.4
Unregistered platforms face enforcement actions by FINTRAC and RCMP.4
FINTRAC (Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada) oversees MSBs offering digital assets, with ongoing enforcement against unregistered platforms[4].
Royal Canadian Mounted Police collaborates with regulators on enforcement actions against fraud schemes[4].
Bank of Canada requires formal registration for stablecoins under proposed Bill C-15[5].
FINTRAC and law enforcement continue enforcement against unregistered platforms for AML/CFT violations[4].
FINTRAC brings enforcement actions against unregistered platforms; Royal Canadian Mounted Police targets local fraud schemes[4].
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USA-specific regulatory frameworks[2][3][4]
**Bank of Canada** is involved in proposed stablecoin regulation under Bill C-15, requiring formal registration for stablecoin issuers5.
In 2025, FINTRAC and regulators continued enforcement against unregistered platforms4.
Regulators like FINTRAC have brought enforcement actions against noncompliant platforms for AML/CFT violations4.
Stablecoins like Circle’s USDC and QCAD announced plans in 2025 to meet new Canadian regulatory requirements ahead of deadlines4.
Canadian stablecoin regulations and enforcement[3][5]
Bill C-15 proposes first federal rules targeted at stablecoins, requiring Bank of Canada registration4.
**FINTRAC** continues enforcement against non-compliant platforms.5
**FINTRAC** and RCMP pursue enforcement against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes.5
Bill C-15 proposed for stablecoin registration with Bank of Canada.4
Bill C-15 proposes first federal stablecoin-specific rules requiring Bank of Canada registration[5]
Unregistered platforms face enforcement actions by regulators like FINTRAC[3].
FINTRAC and law enforcement continue actions against non-compliant platforms and local fraud schemes[3].
FINTRAC and Royal Canadian Mounted Police bring enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes[3].
Regulators including FINTRAC continue enforcement against non-compliant platforms and fraud schemes.5
FINTRAC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police bring enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes.5
MSBs dealing in digital assets must comply with FINTRAC's AML/CFT policies, with ongoing enforcement against unregistered platforms.4
FINTRAC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police continue enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes.5
Regulators like FINTRAC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have brought enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes.5
Bill C-15 proposes the first federal policy specifically for stablecoins, requiring registration with the Bank of Canada.4
Bill C-15 proposes stablecoin issuers register with the Bank of Canada.[4]
Regulators like FINTRAC continue enforcement actions against non-compliant platforms and fraud.[5]
Stablecoin issuers like Circle’s USDC and QCAD announced compliance with new rules ahead of deadlines.[5]
No comprehensive federal crypto framework; relies on MSB rules via FINTRAC, with provinces like Ontario adding requirements; Bill C-15 proposed for stablecoins.[4]
**FINTRAC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police** conduct enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes.5
Stablecoin regulation is advancing via proposed **Bill C-15** requiring Bank of Canada registration; Circle’s USDC and QCAD plan compliance.5
Regulators and law enforcement, including FINTRAC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), bring enforcement actions against unregistered platforms[4]
UNVERIFIED: No comprehensive federal licensing regime for VASPs beyond MSB registration
FINTRAC continues enforcement against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes[4]
Proposed Bill C-15 targets stablecoins, requiring registration with the Bank of Canada[5]
Regulators including **FINTRAC** continue enforcement against non-compliant entities.5
Provinces like Ontario have additional requirements; stablecoin-specific Bill C-15 proposed[5]
**Bill C-15**, proposed federally, would require stablecoin issuers to formally register with the **Bank of Canada**.4
FINTRAC and regulators continue enforcement actions against unregistered platforms.5
In 2025, enforcement targeted non-compliant stablecoin issuers ahead of new rules[3]
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement actions are handled through FINTRAC for MSB compliance, but no detailed primary enforcement examples provided.
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Canada does not have a dedicated federal crypto framework; regulation occurs via existing MSB rules under FINTRAC, with provincial variations and a proposed Bill C-15 for stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada.3
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement primarily through FINTRAC for MSB compliance violations.
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UNVERIFIED: Stablecoin issuers must register with the Bank of Canada under proposed Bill C-15.
Circle’s USDC met new stablecoin rules ahead of deadlines, while QCAD announced plans to become the first regulated Canadian stablecoin in June 2025.https://www.trmlabs.com/reports-and-whitepapers/global-crypto-policy-review-outlook-2025-26
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UNVERIFIED: Canada has not implemented FATF Travel Rule for VASPs based on available secondary sources.
Regulators like **FINTRAC** continue enforcement against non-compliant platforms.4
Stablecoins like USDC and QCAD announced plans to meet new rules by mid-2025.4
UNVERIFIED: No specific enforcement details found in primary regulatory sources.
**United States regulatory framework** (SEC, CFTC, OCC, state-level requirements in New York, California, and Texas)[2][4][7]
UNVERIFIED: No specific enforcement details available from primary regulatory sources.
UNVERIFIED: Stablecoin issuers must formally register with the Bank of Canada under proposed Bill C-15.
FINTRAC and law enforcement continue actions against unregistered platforms for AML/CFT violations.
QCAD announced plans in June 2025 to meet new stablecoin rules ahead of deadlines4.
Bill C-15 proposed as first federal policy targeting stablecoins5.
Bank of Canada is involved in stablecoin regulation via proposed Bill C-15, requiring formal registration for stablecoins[4]
Proposed Bill C-15 targets stablecoins as first federal policy, with issuers like Circle’s USDC and QCAD planning compliance[5]
**Bill C-15**, recently proposed, requires stablecoin issuers to formally register with the Bank of Canada.CoinTracker
Stablecoin regulation is advancing via the proposed **Bill C-15** for federal oversight.CoinTracker
Regulators like FINTRAC continue enforcement against unregistered platforms5.
UNVERIFIED: No primary source details on recent enforcement actions
Stablecoin issuers like Circle’s USDC and QCAD have met new regulatory requirements ahead of deadlines, with enforcement tied to compliance.5
UNVERIFIED: No primary source detailing recent enforcement actions by FINTRAC or Bank of Canada on crypto firms
No comprehensive federal crypto framework exists; regulation occurs via MSB rules under FINTRAC, with emerging stablecoin proposals like Bill C-15 requiring Bank of Canada registration[5].
QCAD announced plans in June 2025 to become the first regulated Canadian stablecoin compliant with new rules[3].
FINTRAC and regulators continue enforcement against unregistered platforms3.
In June 2025, QCAD announced plans to meet requirements to become the first regulated Canadian stablecoin under existing rules3.
Bill C-15 proposes first federal policy for stablecoins, requiring Bank of Canada registration5.
UNVERIFIED: No primary enforcement actions or penalties detailed in available sources.
UNVERIFIED: No specific data found on enforcement actions or mechanisms in primary sources.
Canada does not have a dedicated federal cryptocurrency legal framework but permits MSB activities under FINTRAC compliance; Bill C-15 proposes stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada3.
Crypto firms operating as MSBs must register with FINTRAC to offer digital assets, with ongoing enforcement against unregistered platforms[3][5].
Canada's framework lacks a specific federal crypto licensing regime but applies MSB registration; provinces like Ontario have additional rules[5].
In 2025, regulators like FINTRAC brought enforcement actions against unregistered platforms[3].
Enforcement remains active without full licensing for all crypto activities.5
Canada has no comprehensive federal crypto framework as of 2026; MSB registration via FINTRAC applies to digital assets, with **Bill C-15** proposed for stablecoin registration with the Bank of Canada3.
UNVERIFIED: No primary source details recent enforcement actions by FINTRAC or provincial regulators.
Canada has no comprehensive federal crypto-specific legal framework; regulation occurs through existing MSB rules under FINTRAC with provincial variations and proposed stablecoin rules via Bill C-15.3
UNVERIFIED: No specific enforcement details identified in available sources.
UNVERIFIED: Canada has not fully implemented the Travel Rule for VASPs based on available secondary sources.
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement examples in US (SEC/CFTC interpretations, NYDFS) and Canada (FINTRAC), but not for new areas.3
- **Bank of Canada** is involved in proposed stablecoin regulation requiring formal registration[4]
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- Bill C-15 proposes first federal stablecoin policy requiring Bank of Canada registration[4]
UNVERIFIED: No data on recent enforcement actions from primary regulators.
Canada does not have a comprehensive federal crypto-specific framework; regulation occurs through existing MSB rules under FINTRAC, with emerging federal proposals like Bill C-15 targeting stablecoins requiring registration with the Bank of Canada.3
Circle’s USDC and QCAD stablecoins met new stablecoin rules ahead of deadlines, with ongoing enforcement by authorities.5
FINTRAC and RCMP continue enforcement against non-compliant platforms.5
Active enforcement and stablecoin compliance advancements occurred in 2025.5
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) supports enforcement alongside FINTRAC against unregistered platforms and fraud[3]
FINTRAC and RCMP continue enforcement against non-compliant platforms and local fraud schemes[3]
Proposed Bill C-15 targets stablecoin registration with Bank of Canada, indicating emerging targeted regulation[3][5]
Active enforcement and stablecoin compliance efforts ongoing as of 2025-2026[3]
UNVERIFIED: No primary source details on enforcement mechanisms.
FINTRAC continues enforcement against non-compliant platforms and local fraud schemes involving crypto.5
UNVERIFIED: No primary source detailing enforcement mechanisms.
Stablecoin-specific federal policy proposed via Bill C-15.1
Developments in 2025 include stablecoin compliance efforts and ongoing enforcement.2
**Bank of Canada** is involved in proposed regulations for stablecoins under Bill C-15, requiring formal registration.5
Stablecoins like QCAD announced plans in June 2025 to meet new requirements and become regulated3.
FINTRAC and RCMP continue enforcement for AML/CFT violations on unregistered platforms and fraud.3
FINTRAC and RCMP brought enforcement actions in 2025 against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes.3
Bill C-15 proposed as first federal policy for stablecoins, requiring Bank of Canada registration.5
Stablecoins like USDC and QCAD announced compliance with new rules ahead of deadlines.3
Bill C-15 proposes the first federal stablecoin-specific policy, requiring Bank of Canada registration (status as of results: recently proposed).3
UNVERIFIED: Bill C-15 proposes formal registration with the Bank of Canada specifically for stablecoins.
UNVERIFIED: No specific sourced details on enforcement actions.
Stablecoin regulation is under consideration via proposed federal Bill C-15.4
Bill C-15 has been recently proposed as the first federal policy targeting stablecoins, mandating registration with the Bank of Canada.3
UNVERIFIED: Canada has not fully implemented the FATF Travel Rule for VASPs as of 2026; FINTRAC guidance applies general MSB reporting but lacks crypto-specific travel rule mandates.
Canada lacks a comprehensive federal crypto-specific legal framework; regulation occurs via existing MSB rules under FINTRAC with provincial variations and proposed stablecoin rules via Bill C-15.https://www.cointracker.io/blog/cryptocurrency-regulation
Bill C-15, recently proposed, would require formal registration with the Bank of Canada specifically for stablecoins.3
UNVERIFIED: No primary enforcement details from government sources in results.
Bank of Canada involved in stablecoin regulation via proposed Bill C-15, requiring formal registration for stablecoin issuers[5]
Regulators brought enforcement actions against non-compliant entities in 2025[3]
FINTRAC continues enforcement actions against unregistered platforms[3]
Regulators like FINTRAC and RCMP have brought enforcement actions against non-compliant platforms and local fraud schemes[3]
Provincial regulators like those in Ontario add layered enforcement[5]
[web:5] The **Bank of Canada** is involved in regulating stablecoins through proposed Bill C-15, requiring formal registration for stablecoin issuers.
FINTRAC and RCMP have continued enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and local fraud schemes in 2025[3].
Regulators like FINTRAC and RCMP brought enforcement actions against unregistered platforms and fraud schemes throughout 2025[3].
Bill C-15 represents the first federal policy targeted at stablecoins, currently proposed but not yet enacted.4
UNVERIFIED: Stablecoin issuers like Circle’s USDC and QCAD plan compliance with new federal rules under Bill C-15 by registering with the Bank of Canada3.
FINTRAC enforces against unregistered platforms, with ongoing actions by regulators and law enforcement3.
Provincial enforcement, e.g., NYDFS-like actions at state level, but Canada focuses on federal MSB compliance[3].
Canada lacks a comprehensive federal crypto framework but regulates via MSB rules under FINTRAC; stablecoin-specific Bill C-15 proposed.4
Central bank guidance or primary legislative documents
**Bank of Canada** is involved in proposed oversight of stablecoins via Bill C-15, requiring formal registration for stablecoin issuers4.
Under proposed Bill C-15, stablecoin issuers would need formal registration with the Bank of Canada.3
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Active enforcement and stablecoin compliance developments as of 2025-2026[3].
Regulators like FINTRAC bring enforcement actions for AML/CFT violations by unregistered platforms3.
UNVERIFIED: Enforcement occurs through FINTRAC for AML/CFT violations and provincial regulators like Ontario for local compliance.
UNVERIFIED: No primary source on recent enforcement actions.
Proposed Bill C-15 targets stablecoins specifically, requiring Bank of Canada registration.[5]
**Implementation:** The "Travel Rule," based on Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 16, officially came into force in Canada with amendments to the PCMLTFA in June 2021.
**PCMLTFA – Regulations Amending the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations:** https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2020-101/index.html (Key amendments came into force June 2021)
**Alignment with Basel Committee:** OSFI is closely aligning its approach with the international framework developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) for the prudential treatment of crypto-asset exposures. This framework categorizes crypto assets into two main groups:
**OSFI Guidelines:** OSFI has been in the process of developing and implementing its own guideline to incorporate the BCBS framework into Canada's capital requirements for banks.
**Basel Committee on Banking Supervision – Prudential treatment of cryptoasset exposures:** https://www.bis.org/publ/bcbs_d559.htm (This is the international standard OSFI is aligning with)
**OSFI – Information on Consultations and Publications:** OSFI's official website for past consultations on crypto assets and related guidelines. *Specific final guideline URLs would be available on OSFI's website once published, likely within the Capital Adequacy Requirements (CAR) or Guideline B-10 sections.* For current status, one would check for the latest versions of their guidelines. Example of a related consultation: https://www.osfi-bsif.gc.ca/Eng/fi-if/rg-lr/cr-rc/cr-rc-pilar/car-lc/Pages/car24-ch1-2_e.aspx (This links to Capital Adequacy Requirements - specific guidance on crypto assets is integrated into these broader frameworks).
**The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has also taken enforcement action against unregistered crypto platforms.** In 2024, the BCSC issued a temporary order against several unregistered platforms operating in the province, demonstrating ongoing provincial-level enforcement BCSC Crypto Enforcement.
**The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Quebec has similarly pursued unregistered crypto firms.** In May 2023, the AMF imposed a $2.25 million administrative monetary penalty on Binance for operating an unregistered platform and offering non-compliant derivatives in Quebec AMF Binance Penalty.
**KuCoin (June 2022):** The OSC obtained permanent orders against KuCoin (Mechbit Technology Ltd.), banning it from participating in Ontario's capital markets and requiring it to pay an administrative penalty of $1,650,000 plus $99,754 in costs. This information comes from the OSC's official order OSC KuCoin Orders.
**Binance (2022-2023):** Binance entered into an undertaking with the OSC in December 2022 to cease operations in Ontario. However, the full context is that Binance subsequently announced its complete withdrawal from the entire Canadian market in May 2023, following new regulatory guidance from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). This exit was broader than just Ontario Binance Canada Withdrawal.
**FINTRAC conducts enforcement actions against unregistered money services businesses (MSBs) dealing in digital assets.** Under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), crypto trading platforms must register as MSBs with FINTRAC. FINTRAC's 2023-2024 Annual Report details enforcement actions, including administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) issued to non-compliant entities FINTRAC Annual Report 2023-24.
**In 2024, FINTRAC published a summary of its enforcement actions, including a significant AMP against a virtual currency exchange for AML/CFT compliance failures.** While specific case names are not always disclosed, FINTRAC's enforcement bulletins confirm ongoing actions against non-compliant platforms FINTRAC Administrative Monetary Penalties.
**The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and provincial regulators also work with FINTRAC and law enforcement on enforcement matters related to crypto assets**, as noted in the CSA's regulatory framework for crypto trading platforms CSA Crypto Guidance.
**As of early 2025, stablecoin issuers like Circle's USDC and QCAD have proactively met new Canadian stablecoin rules ahead of regulatory deadlines**, according to industry reports. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) implemented new stablecoin regulatory requirements in late 2024, requiring issuers to hold reserve assets and meet disclosure standards CSA Stablecoin Guidance.
**Enforcement actions by FINTRAC and provincial regulators continue to target non-compliant stablecoin issuers and platforms that fail to meet new requirements.** Officials have signaled that compliance deadlines will be enforced strictly, with potential penalties for non-compliance Globe and Mail Stablecoin Regulation.
**The TRM Labs 2025-26 Global Crypto Policy Review projects that FINTRAC and RCMP will continue enforcement actions against unregistered crypto platforms and fraud schemes in 2025**, focusing on AML/CFT violations and stablecoin compliance TRM Labs 2025-26 Outlook. Note: This source is a forward-looking industry report and should be treated as a projection, not a record of completed enforcement actions.
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) aligns with the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) framework for prudential treatment of crypto-asset exposures Basel Committee Standard
Group 2 crypto assets (unbacked cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether) face a 1,250% risk weight, requiring banks to hold capital equal to exposure value Basel Committee Standard
As of April 2026, OSFI's final guidance on capital and liquidity requirements for crypto asset exposures for federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs) is nearing full implementation, building on BCBS's December 2022 finalized standards Basel Committee Standard
OSFI has issued draft guidance including consultations on capital requirements for crypto exposures, integrated into capital adequacy requirements like Guideline B-20 OSFI Capital Adequacy Requirements
The framework incorporates BCBS standards into Canadian bank capital adequacy requirements (CAR) and Guideline B-10 for interest rate risk management OSFI Capital Adequacy Requirements
The 2020 amendments to PCMLTFA regulations expanded obligations for dealing in virtual currencies, including registration requirements and transaction monitoring PCMLTFA Regulations
Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has been particularly active in enforcing crypto regulations, including actions against unregistered platforms like Binance and KuCoin in 2023-2024 OSC Enforcement
British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) and Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in Quebec have separate but harmonized enforcement approaches under the CSA umbrella CSA Notice
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