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Canada's Crypto Exchanges Evade Regulations, Fueling Crime

11/18/2025

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Cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada bypass financial regulations, enabling anonymous large cash-outs without ID verification.
Undercover journalists found some services deliver up to $1 million in cash for cryptocurrency.
Experts warn the lack of oversight facilitates money laundering and other criminal activities.
FINTRAC struggles to monitor over 2,600 registered money services, enabling circumvention of laws.

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Story summary

Cryptocurrency exchanges in Canada bypass financial regulations, enabling anonymous large cash-outs without ID verification.
Undercover journalists found some services deliver up to $1 million in cash for cryptocurrency.
Experts warn the lack of oversight facilitates money laundering and other criminal activities.
FINTRAC struggles to monitor over 2,600 registered money services, enabling circumvention of laws.