The following crypto asset trading platforms have received exemptive relief to offer crypto products to investors in Nova Scotia:
| Name | Category of Registration | Date of Exemptive Relief |
|---|---|---|
| Bitbuy Technologies (Bitbuy) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer and Marketplace) | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Bitvo Inc. (Bitvo) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Coinbase Canada Inc. (Coinbase) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Coinberry Limited (Coinberry) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd. (Coinsquare) | Investment Dealer (Dealer and Marketplace) | |
| Fidelity Clearing Canada ULC (Fidelity Digital Assets) | Investment Dealer (Dealer) | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Foris DAX Can ULC (Crypto.com) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | |
| Hibit Technology Ltd. (Hibit) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | Sept 13, 2023 |
| Ndax Canada Inc. (Ndax) | Investment Dealer (Dealer and Marketplace) | |
| Netcoins Inc. (Netcoins) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Newton Crypto Ltd. (Newton) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | |
| Payward Canada Inc. (Kraken) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer and Marketplace) | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Shakepay Inc. (ShakePay) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | May 25, 2023 |
| Simply Digital Technologies Inc. (CoinSmart) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer and Marketplace) | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Virgo CX Inc. (VirgoCX) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | May 30, 2022 |
| Wealthsimple Digital Assets Inc. (Wealthsimple) | Restricted Dealer (Dealer) | Dec 18, 2023 |
Last updated May 8, 2025
Registered crypto asset trading platforms are subject to terms and conditions, which can be viewed in the individual exemptive relief decisions linked in the chart above.
Certain unregistered crypto asset trading platforms have filed an enhanced pre-registration undertaking with their principal regulator following the publication of CSA Staff Notice 21-332. Pre-registration undertakings that have been reviewed are available on the CSA’s website. Pre-registration undertakings for other crypto asset trading platforms remain under review.
Unregistered platforms operating in Nova Scotia that are non-compliant may be included on the Commission's Investor Alert Database and Investor Alerts and Cautions page and subject to regulatory action, including temporary orders.
Registered and unregistered platforms are reminded that Commission staff may review their compliance with securities law requirements, including in relation to advertising and marketing. False or misleading advertising and improper marketing strategies raise concerns about the fitness of a firm and its principals for registration. For recent guidance, see Joint CSA-IIROC Staff Notice 21-330 Guidance for Crypto-Trading Platforms - Requirements relating to Advertising, Marketing and Social Media Use.