Asad Akhtar

IOSCO unveils consultation report on global crypto regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commission has published a consultation report which aims to address market integrity and investor...

On the road to greater regulatory clarity: The CSA provides further guidance on its expectations for crypto asset platforms and the trading of stablecoins in Canada

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have recently introduced new Pre-Registration Undertakings (PRUs) that will apply to crypto asset...

SEC continues enforcement campaign against crypto market participants

Late last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint regarding a program that allowed retail clients to earn interest on...

Canadian crypto update – Ontario enforcement up, regulatory stance hardens

In Canada, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have made considerable progress in standardizing a regulatory framework for crypto asset...

Decoding crypto – Providing regulatory clarity to cryptoasset businesses

In 2021, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) brought much anticipated clarity to the regulatory landscape for cryptoasset businesses...

Fidelity approved as first IIROC member to offer crypto trading and custody to institutional clients

On November 16, Fidelity Clearing Canada received regulatory approval from the Canadian Securities Administrators to become the first IIROC member to...