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Canadian platform check

Step through the official checks before you send money to a crypto trading platform.

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1. Is the platform on the CSA list of crypto platforms authorized to do business with Canadians?

Open the CSA authorized list (last updated 2026-09-18 when checked).

2. If not authorized, is it on the CSA crypto undertakings (pre-registration) list?

Open the crypto undertakings list.

3. Does the website you are using match the one named in the regulator's decision?

Look-alike domains are common. Compare the exact web address.

4. Does the decision cover your province or territory?

Some authorizations are limited to certain provinces.

5. Did a search on Are They Registered show no disciplinary history or alerts?

Open Are They Registered.

6. Does the platform avoid promising guaranteed or fixed high returns?

Guaranteed returns are a classic scam sign.

7. Have you read how withdrawals work, including fees, limits and timing?

Know how you get money out before you put money in.

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Work through the steps on the official sites, then record what you found.

How this tool works

As of 2026-10-30, the CSA says crypto platforms serving Canadians, including those based abroad, must register with provincial or territorial securities regulators, and platforms still under review operate under a signed pre-registration undertaking. The CSA publishes both lists.

Work through each step on the official sites in a new tab, then record what you found here. The tool summarizes the result. It cannot see the official lists itself, so it relies on what you enter.

These checks are for platforms, not protocols

Registration rules apply to platforms and dealers. Using a DeFi protocol directly from your own wallet comes with none of these protections. See Canadian platform rules.

Limits

  • Official lists change; check them on the day you decide.
  • A listed platform can still fail or have problems; registration is not a guarantee.
  • Nothing you enter leaves your browser.

Questions people ask

How do I check if a crypto platform is registered in Canada?

Search the CSA's list of crypto platforms authorized to do business with Canadians and its crypto undertakings list, then confirm the firm on the CSA's Are They Registered search. Make sure the website you are using matches the one in the decision.

What is a pre-registration undertaking?

It is a commitment a crypto platform signs with Canadian regulators so it can keep operating while its registration application is reviewed. It includes terms such as custody and client-protection requirements.

Can a foreign crypto exchange serve Canadians without registering?

According to the CSA (page updated 2025-10-22), platforms located outside Canada that provide services to Canadians must also be registered in Canada.

Sources and dates

Education only. Nothing on this page is financial, investment, tax or legal advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, stake, lend or borrow any crypto-asset. Crypto-assets can lose some or all of their value and are not covered by CDIC. Canadian rules change: check the dated sources above and talk to a qualified professional about your situation. Full disclaimer.