Virtual Currency Regulation In Canada In 2020: Where We Are And What's Ahead

Four Stikeman Elliott lawyers recently co-authored the Canadian chapter of the third edition of The Virtual Currency Regulation Review, published by Law Business Research Ltd. This chapter provides an excellent practical overview of recent legal and regulatory changes and developments and their effects, while looking ahead to expected virtual currency trends and developments.

Among the specific topics considered are the following:

• Applicability of Canadian securities laws to virtual currencies;
• Virtual currency offerings and prospectus requirements;
• Regulatory considerations for intermediaries;
• Exchanges and other platforms;
• Asset management and investment funds;