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From Registration to Revocation: What FINTRAC Enforcement and MiCA Really Mean for Crypto Operators

The FINTRAC revoked 51 MSB registrations on March 24, 2026 — bringing total revocations in...

MiCA vs Market Reality: What It Changes — and What It Doesn’t

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) is often presented as a turning point for crypto...

FINTRAC records: what MSB teams actually miss (and why it hurts in exams)

Most MSBs believe they are record-keeping compliant because they can produce documents. During reviews and...

Canadian MSB compliance program: the practical build order

Most Canadian MSBs do not fail because they ignore compliance. They fail because they build...

RPAA & Safeguarding Requirements: Do They Apply to All Payment Companies?

Understanding the RPAA Safeguarding Requirement The RPAA requires payment service providers (PSPs) to protect end-user...

Bank of Canada Policy on RPAA Registration: Refusal, Revocation & Supervision Fees

The Bank of Canada has released a new supervisory policy under the Retail Payment Activities...

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