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Coinbase Requires Regional Users to Provide Recipient Details for Crypto Transfers
Coinbase will require regional users to provide recipients' names and addresses whenever they transfer funds to other firms or exchanges, effective in April.
Binance Faces Lawsuit in Canada for Selling Crypto Derivative Products Without Registration
Binance faces a class-action lawsuit in Canada for allegedly violating securities laws by selling crypto derivative products to retail investors without proper registration, highlighting the significant presence of retail investors.
OKX to Halt Services in Canada Due to New Regulations
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has notified its Canadian users that it will no longer provide services or allow new account openings in Canada, starting on March 24, 2023, due to new regulations. Existing Canadian customers must close open positions in options, margins, perpetual, and futures by June 22, 2023, and fiat or tokens must be withdrawn by the same date.
Canada's Federal Government Begins Consultations on Digital Currency
The federal government of Canada announced in a budget address that it has started discussions on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and central bank digital currencies.
Canada's Emergencies Act to Target Crypto Transactions, amid Anti-Vaccination Protest
The Emergencies Act gives local authorities more tools to control protestors by freezing bank accounts and keeping an eye on “large and suspicious transactions,” including crypto.
The Ontario Securities Commission Flags Crypto Exchanges CEO's Tweet to Law Enforcement
The Ontario Securities Commission has flagged Twitter posts to the law enforcement by the CEOs of cryptocurrency exchanges Kraken and Coinbase Global Inc., according to the Logic report.
Canadian Lawmaker Introduces Bill, Seeking to Aid Crypto Industry's Growth
Michelle Rempel Garner, a member of the House of Commons of Canada, has introduced a bill that seeks to provide leeway for crypto and their ecosystem to thrive in the country.
Canada Tightens Crypto Asset Regulations for Public Investment Funds
The Canadian Securities Administrators propose regulatory changes for public investment funds handling crypto assets, focusing on custodianship standards and limiting direct crypto dealings to specific fund types.
Crypto Advocate Pierre Poilievre Elected as Leader of Canada's Conservative Party
Bitcoin-friendly Pierre Poilievre was elected leader of the Conservative Party of Canada on September 11.
Bitcoin Futures Exchange BitMEX to Block Ontario Crypto Traders
Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX announced today that it planned on removing its trading platform services from a Canadian province.
Following OSC Prohibition, Crypto.com Delists USDT For Canadians
Effective January 31, Crypto.com will delist Tether (USDT) for Canadian customers. The exchange has warned users that their Tether would be automatically changed into USD Coin if they don't withdraw or convert before the deadline (USDC). Crypto.com reported in August that the Ontario Securities Commission has approved its Canadian pre-registration commitment.
RCMP Requests Exchanges to Stop Trading with 34 Crypto Wallets, amid the Freedom Convoy Protest
The Financial Post has confirmed that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has asked several Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges to block transactions on 34 crypto wallets related to the truckers’ “Freedom Fleet” protest.