BAX Securities Law is one of the leading boutique law firms in Canada and advises financial technology companies, banks, and investors on the intersection of technology, finance, and regulation. BAX navigates complex issues regarding digital assets, payment systems, AI-driven services, and regulatory compliance (FINTRAC, OSFI). These lawyers facilitate innovation while ensuring compliance with Canadian financial laws
In a recent speech to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Paul S. Atkins discussed the SEC’s approach to digital assets, which has been termed “Project Crypto.” “At…
Budget 2025 which was recently passed in the Canadian House of Commons, announced the government’s intention to introduce legislation to regulate the issuance of fiat-backed stablecoins in Canada. This legislation will require issuers to maintain…
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has published a set of resources to support Canadian mortgage industry compliance under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Finance Act (PCMLTFA) and…
In the wake of the recent record CAD $176,960,190 administrative monetary penalty levied by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) on Xeltox Enterprises Ltd. of Vancouver (also known as Cryptomus ), the…
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has issued a record CAD $176,960,190 administrative monetary penalty on Xeltox Enterprises Ltd. of Vancouver, a reporting entity providing virtual currency transaction service (also operating as…
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) recently provided an update on OSC TestLab: Early-Stage Capital Raising (Early-Stage Capital Raising), a set of initiatives to support capital-raising for early-stage Ontario businesses announced in May 2024. OSC TestLab…
The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has published final amendments to National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives (NI 94-101) (The Final Amendments). The amendments were finalized after considering comments received on proposed amendments…
With recent amendments to the Canadian Payments Act and the introduction of the Retail Payments Activities Act, Payment Service Providers (PSPs) are eligible for Payments Canada membership and access to the Real-Time Rail (RTR) system.…
The Bank of Canada (The Bank) has announced that effective September 8, 2025, it will publish a list of Payment Service Providers (PSPs) that have registered under the Retail Payment Activities Act (The Act). On…