The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has updated stablecoin regulations for crypto asset trading platforms and extended the compliance deadline for registered firms. The CSA aims to protect investors from the risks associated with trading these assets, as unregulated stablecoins and unregistered market participants have caused significant losses for investors. The new regulations require platforms to halt trading of any stablecoin not backed by a single fiat currency by December 29, 2023. However, the CSA warns that holding value-referenced crypto assets (VRCAs) on Canadian platforms does not provide the same protections as regulated deposits. The deadline for compliance has been extended to December 31, 2024, giving platforms more time to meet the required terms or propose alternative measures to safeguard investors. Canada currently lacks a structured regulatory regime for crypto assets, but the CSA is actively engaged with trading platforms and open to proposals for addressing investor protection concerns. The CSA advises investors to be aware of the risks of crypto assets, which can be highly volatile, and provides educational resources on its investor tools crypto assets page. This regulatory update reflects the growing scrutiny faced by crypto platforms in Canada as regulators strive to balance innovation and investor protection.



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