Canada

Permissive

North America

Last verified: 2026-02-18

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Framework

CSA Regulatory Framework

Licensing

Required

Notes

Registration as restricted dealer or investment fund manager required for crypto platforms.

Details

Spot Bitcoin ETFs approved (Purpose, 3iQ). Bitcoin trading and custody permitted. Registration required for platforms.

Primary Regulator

Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA)

Secondary

FINTRAC (AML)

Data Provenance

High(1 source)

Per Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) · 2026-02-18T00:00:00Z

Sources (1)

Not Legal Advice

Regulatory status is for educational purposes only. Verify with official sources before making decisions.