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- CA (CAN)
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- Northern America
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- Crypto Regulatory Status
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- Summary
- Cryptocurrencies and digital exchanges are legal. In 2021, Canada adopted a registration regime for trading platforms and has also provided guidance on advertising and marketing of cryptos. Cryptocurrencies are subject to income tax and are treated as a commodity. Entities dealing in digital currencies are regulated under anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.
Regulatory Status Summary
Allowed-Regulated:
2
Status History by Topic
| Topic | Jul 2025 | Aug 2025 | Sep 2025 | Oct 2025 | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 |
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| Retail_Trading_Status |
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Legend:
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Latest
Latest Analyses
Regulation analyses for Canada
| Topic | Status | Confidence | Updated | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | High Confidence | 1d ago | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Unknown | 24w ago | View |
All Analysis Versions
4 total versions (including archived)
All Analysis Versions
4 total versions (including archived)
| Topic | Status | Version | Date | Actions |
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| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Latest | 2025-12-12 03:58 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Latest | 2025-06-26 12:48 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Archived | 2025-06-26 09:12 | View |
| Retail_Trading_Status | Allowed-Regulated | Archived | 2025-04-12 06:38 | View |