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Canadian and U.S. regulatory developments are reshaping market oversight

Navigating North American and global trends and policy directions.

Canada’s crypto realignment: focus on stablecoins and global tax transparency

Cryptocurrency regulation in Canada continued to evolve in 2025, with developments in stablecoin, tax reporting frameworks and crypto enforcement.

Hot topics in financial services M&A

The financial institutions M&A market was robust in 2025, with a number of marquee transactions in Canada.

From AML to AI: regulatory developments in the financial services landscape

A look at what’s in store for the financial services industry in 2026. The evolving regulatory landscape and the central role of compliance and...

Procedural route to challenge capital markets regulatory investigative tool confirmed

A recent decision has clarified the scope and limitations of the Ontario Securities Commission’s investigatory authority.

Canada releases draft framework for stablecoin regulation

The proposed Stablecoin Act is aimed at creating a prudential regime for permitted stablecoins.

Federal budget sets stage for Canadian stablecoin legislation, but key contours remain unclear

Budget 2025 marks the first time Canada’s federal government has announced its intention to regulate the issuance of fiat-backed stablecoins.

Strengthening American leadership in digital financial technology: insights from the Trump’s administration report on digital assets

The report reiterates President Trump’s stated promise to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the world.”

Ontario Court of Appeal clarifies jurisdiction over global crypto platforms

Mere access to a global internet platform from Ontario is not enough to ground jurisdiction over foreign corporate defendants.

A tale of two regimes: the U.S. GENIUS Act and Canada’s divergent approach to stablecoin regulation

The U.S. GENIUS Act is the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for stablecoins and sets a clear framework for issuers and users.