Cryptocurrency
Crypto exchanges allowed in Ontario by the OSC are limited in number, but they offer a reliable and regulated option for cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the region. Crypto-asset trading platforms are required to register with the OSC in order to operate legally in Ontario. This decision reflects the ongoing regulatory challenges faced by crypto platforms globally, […]
Historically speaking, cryptocurrency platforms have been noticeably unhappy with the very idea of regulation. They wanted to make their own rules to the extent possible and they recoiled in terror anytime a Canadian governmental body or other oversight agency even suggested making rules about cryptocurrency transactions. For a long time, that is just the way […]
Is Binance banned in Ontario? Many Ontarians were left wondering about the fate of the iconic crypto platform and if they could resume trading on Binance anytime soon. The short answer is no. Not only does Binance not hold a license with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), which regulates cryptocurrency exchanges in Ontario, but the […]
In collaboration with CoinSmart It’s a plane! It’s a DeLorean! No, it’s Bitcoin! If Dr. Brown’s time machine became a reality it would revolutionize how we travel and do business. But a flying car free-for-all would be a public safety nightmare. What rules would apply, who would enforce them, and when? What legal responsibilities would […]
