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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.

Understanding the CSA’s OBSI reform proposal

The Canadian Securities Administrators released a new proposed framework for an independent dispute resolution service with binding authority.

Expanded enforcement powers: is CIRO now exercising ‘statutory’ powers?

Recent statutory amendments have expanded the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization’s (CIRO) enforcement toolkit.

OSC adopts new framework to distribute funds from disgorgement orders to harmed investors

We review the new regime and its potential implications for both investors and the regulator.

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.

U.S. DOJ issues new FCPA enforcement guidance and white-collar enforcement plan, with significant implications for Canadian businesses

Canadian companies should ensure they maintain robust internal controls to effectively respond to new U.S. FCPA guidelines.

Privilege protocols as a legal imperative: implications of Lamarche v. British Columbia (Securities Commission) for regulators

The B.C. Court of Appeal in Lamarche stresses the vital need for regulators to protect privileged documents during investigations.

First charges laid under Canada’s Russia sanctions – what does this mean for further enforcement and judicial guidance?

We discuss the allegations and what they could mean for enforcement of — and lingering uncertainties around — Canadian sanctions.

Abuse of process: the continuing saga of Morabito

The B.C. Court of Appeal has found a blended hearing of an abuse of process claim and an insider trading claim to be “fundamentally flawed”.