Circle says USDC is first stablecoin to meet Canada’s new listing rules
Non-compliant stablecoins listed on Canadian-registered crypto platforms will be required to be delisted by Dec. 31, 2024. Go to Source
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Ontario ‘Crypto King’ Faces Major Fraud and Money Laundering Charges
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced on May 15 that two Ontario residents have been charged with offenses under the Criminal Code of Canada as part of Project Swan, a joint investigation by the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) and the OSC. Aiden Pleterski, self-proclaimed “Crypto King,” is charged with fraud over $5,000 and laundering … Read more
‘Crypto King’ Aiden Pleterski faces fraud, money laundering charges
Pleterski and an associate were arrested months after multiple investor complaints and months of police investigation. Go to Source
Canadian regulators warn against ‘gambling style’ advertising and marketing in guidelines for crypto companies
“Misleading advertisements and improper marketing strategies may encourage investors to take on risks they would normally avoid,” said CSA chair Louis Morisset. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Canadian regulator alleges OKEx operator violated securities law
The commission has made similar allegations against Bybit, crypto exchange KuCoin and Polo Digital Assets. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Crypto Derivatives Exchange Bybit to Introduce Stringent KYC Policy
The British Virgin Islands-based Bybit Fintech Limited has announced the cryptocurrency derivatives exchange is introducing an updated know-your-customer (KYC) policy on July 12. Bybit notes that it already had certain KYC requirements implemented, but the new system reform is meant to “improve security compliance for all traders.” Bybit Says Companies and Individual Clients Mandated to … Read more
Canadian regulator will hold hearing against Bybit for alleged violations of securities law
The commission alleges Bybit exposes local investors “to unacceptable risks and create[s] an uneven playing field within the crypto asset trading platform sector.” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Ontario Securities Commission Snuffs out Crypto Exchanges, Poloniex Targeted for Flouting Compliance
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) published documentation on Tuesday that claims the Seychelles-based crypto exchange, Poloniex has failed to contact the OSC in order to start compliance discussions. Poloniex meets the OSC’s jurisdiction because the trading platform operates trading accounts for Ontario residents, the OSC’s breach and conduct report notes. OSC Says Poloniex Failed to … Read more
OSC Commissioner Debunks Arguments Against Bitcoin, Green-Lights Bitcoin Fund
A commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has debunked the arguments against bitcoin used to deny the public offering of The Bitcoin Fund. Among others, the commissioner rules that bitcoin is neither illiquid nor more susceptible to manipulation than other commodities, real volume and real trading in bitcoin exist, and it is not the … Read more
Canadian Crypto Exchange Coinsquare Expanding Into European Market
One of Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinsquare, is expanding into the European market. This is the exchange’s first international expansion under its own brand. Its previous expansions were through partnerships with other companies. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space European Expansion Ontario-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare announced on Thursday, August 23, its plan … Read more
