Fintech Fintech

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.

The carrot: Payments Canada publishes Real-Time Rail Participation Guide for Payment Service Providers

We highlight the key requirements and considerations for payment service providers seeking to register as real-time rail participants.

PE Points Newsletter

Osler’s National Private Equity Group has launched its quarterly PE newsletter: your source of private equity news and information.

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.”

Strong Borders Act proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s AML regime

Canada’s Strong Borders Act proposes changes to the country’s AML regime, including increases to maximum administrative penalties and fines.

Bitcoin-backed lending: opportunities and considerations for financial institutions

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve and mature, traditional financial institutions are increasingly seeking opportunities to engage with...

Tackling ‘snow washing’: expanding Canada’s anti-money laundering regime

We explore recent regulatory developments relating to AML and AFL, as well as anticipated changes in the future.

Hurtling towards the future: regulatory development in the financial services sector

Developments in the financial services sector in 2024 are likely to have a continued impact on providers in the coming year.

Crypto evolving: embracing TradFi compliance amid regulatory uncertainty

Heading into 2025, the regulatory landscape around cryptoassets and other emerging technologies remains in flux.

Are you a payment service provider? You may be subject to the new Retail Payment Activities Act

The Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA) establishes a general supervisory framework for the regulation of payment service providers (PSPs). Under...