Which crypto platforms are authorized to serve Canadians?

The CSA list

These are the entries on the CSA page, using the CSA’s own names and descriptions. Not every entry is a consumer exchange: some are lending platforms or infrastructure providers, and some are limited to certain provinces.

What being on the list means, and what it does not

Being listed means a Canadian securities regulator has issued a decision allowing the platform to operate for Canadians, usually with terms and conditions attached. It is a minimum bar, not a seal of approval.

It is not a recommendation from us, and it is not a guarantee of safety, service quality or returns. Crypto prices move sharply, and you can lose some or all of the money you put in. Read each platform’s fees and terms before you deposit anything, and read the CSA’s own decision if you want to know the conditions that apply.

Platforms that are not on the list

We did not find Binance, Bybit, OKX or KuCoin on the CSA list when we checked. If a platform that serves Canadians is not listed, check with your provincial securities regulator before you use it, and do not send it funds first.

We only feature platforms from this list on SaveIQ, and we do not link to platforms that are not on it.

How to check a platform yourself

Open the CSA page linked under Sources and search it for the platform’s registered company name, which is often different from the brand name on its app. The list is updated when decisions change, so check again before you sign up rather than relying on this page.

Also read what the entry says. A listing may be limited to certain provinces, may cover a lending product rather than an exchange, or may carry a wind-down condition, as VirgoCX’s does.

Risk warning

Crypto assets are volatile and can lose value quickly. Only use a platform that is authorized in Canada, and only risk money you can afford to lose. Nothing on SaveIQ is financial, investment, tax or legal advice.