Crypto.com Canada announced that it had received restricted dealer registrations in each of its provinces and regions in Canada on May 8, 2025. This means that the company can continue to sell crypto assets and serve Canadians.
The new approval officially established Crypto.com as a legally operated crypto company in Canada. But even after what’s called “strict registration,” the crypto exchange platforms say You are seeking registration as a Canadian investment dealer and are looking for membership with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO).
Eric Anziani, president and chief operating officer of Crypto.com, said the platform has strong protocols for its Canadian business that have been enhanced during the registration process. He said the protocol is intended to make customers and their assets safer.
Eric’s older assistance, “We have invested heavily in compliance infrastructure around the world because we want to reassure our customers that we are dealing with regulated Canadian companies, particularly in relation to Canada.”
Strict measures taken by Canadian Securities Managers (CSAs)
In August 2022, Crypto.com agreed to pre-register with both CSA and OSC. This has made it the first crypto trading site. From that point on, Crypto.com has been consulting with Canadian regulators to meet the criteria for being appointed as a restricted dealer.
According to the CSA, a restricted dealer registration is “a special type of registration used by companies that do not conform to other categories at all.” Regulators set individual requirements for businesses in this position.
Legal source JD Supra said international dealers cannot trade with Canadian customers on debt or equity securities from Canadian issuers other than Canadian issuers.
Crypto.com’s new license in Canada is not the first major move by a national crypto exchange. The platform includes a range of US remittance licenses, derivatives that are liquidated by designated contract markets and derivatives in the US, major payment institutions in Singapore, electronic money institution licenses in the UK, virtual asset service provider licenses in Dubai, and mica Licensed in the EU.
According to the requirements, local crypto trading platforms must comply with stricter custody standards, restrictions on the use of leverage, and prohibitions of transactions without prior written consent from the CSA.
Joe Anzures, president of Crypto.com Custody Trust Company, “Crypto.com Custody Trust Company looks forward to providing secure custody services to the Canadian market.
Crypto.com Exchange joins Lynq Network
On the same day, crypto.com Exchange joined because he had a license. lynq network As your first exchange partner. It employs real-time payments and on-the-move capabilities. The partnership will help strengthen how capital flows through the crypto market by reducing risk and improving the efficiency of institutional clients.
breaking breaking: @cryptocom joined the @lynq_network network as a launch partner, making it the first digital asset exchange to integrate with a real-time yield retention payments platform.
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-ARK (@ARCA) May 8, 2025
Through Integration, Crypto.com will join a group of banks and crypto companies, including B2C2, Galaxy, WinterMute, and US Bank. With Lynq’s infrastructure, crypto.com institutional users can now fund trade accounts and resolve positions faster with just one click. This prevents delays associated with older payment systems.
“Participating Lynq is consistent with Crypto.com’s commitment to driving innovation and promoting greater efficiency within the digital asset ecosystem.” said Eric Anzaini, president and COO of Crypto.com. “We believe that Lynq will benefit the institutions we serve and are proud to be the first digital asset exchange to utilize this technology.”
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