Burundi vs Canada
Crypto regulation comparison
Burundi
Canada
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Legal
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Canada has a well-developed regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. Crypto trading platforms must register with provincial securities regulators through the CSA, and all crypto businesses must register as money services businesses (MSBs) with FINTRAC. Canada approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2021, ahead of most other countries.
Tax Type
Unclear
Tax Type
Capital gains
Tax Rate
N/A
Tax Rate
0-26.76%
Exchanges
No
Exchanges
Yes
Mining
No
Mining
Yes
Regulator
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Regulator
CSA, FINTRAC, OSC, AMF
Stablecoin Rules
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Stablecoin Rules
CSA guidance requires stablecoins to maintain adequate reserves; value-referenced crypto assets regulated
Key Points
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Key Points
- Crypto trading platforms must register with CSA provincial regulators
- All crypto dealers must register as MSBs with FINTRAC for AML/KYC compliance
- 50% of capital gains are taxable; business income from crypto is fully taxable
- Canada approved spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in 2021, the first major country to do so
- CSA issued Staff Notice 21-327 on obligations for crypto trading platforms
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