Is this crypto platform allowed in Canada? How to check

Canada's securities regulators list the crypto platforms authorized to serve Canadians. How to check a platform, person or firm before you pay.

Last checked November 8, 2026. Every rule below names its source; the official pages are listed at the end with their own dates.

In short

The Canadian Securities Administrators publish a list of crypto trading platforms authorized to do business with Canadians.
Registered platforms also appear in the National Registration Search; the BCSC's Investment Caution List flags look-alikes.
A request to send crypto to a stranger's wallet is a fraud warning sign.

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Three checks

The CSA list. Crypto trading platforms authorized to do business with Canadians links to each regulator's decision for the platform.
The registration search. Registered platforms appear in the National Registration Search, with their registration category.
The caution list. The BCSC Investment Caution List includes entities that impersonate legitimate, authorized firms. Check the web address too: look-alike sites copy real names.

Signs something is wrong

You are asked to send crypto to a wallet to "unlock" a balance or pay a fee.
Returns are guaranteed.
Someone you met online offers to manage your account.
The platform is not on the CSA list and not in the registration search.

Your exchange keys

Money Globe X connects to an exchange account with keys that can read and trade only; keys with withdrawal permission are refused, and Money Globe X never holds your funds.

Questions

How do I know if a crypto exchange is registered in Canada?

Check the Canadian Securities Administrators' list of crypto trading platforms authorized to do business with Canadians, and the National Registration Search.

What is the BCSC Investment Caution List?

A BC Securities Commission list of entities that may pose a risk, such as unregistered firms or firms impersonating real ones.

Is it safe to send crypto to unlock a withdrawal?

That request is a common fraud warning sign; report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

Where do I report a crypto scam?

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (1-888-495-8501) and your local police.

Sources

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Last checked November 8, 2026. General information only - not financial, legal, tax or real estate advice. Rules change: confirm with the official source or a licensed professional before you act.