Matthew T. Burgoyne

IMF’s push for CBDCs: The beginnings of the global CBDC platform

A blog by Matt Burgoyne and Annal Li suggests central bank digital currency may become a reality in Canada in the not-too-distant future.

A ripple in the pond of crypto regulation: The U.S. District Court’s ruling in SEC vs. Ripple

A recent U.S. District Court ruling indicates that certain digital tokens may be outside the regulatory jurisdiction of American securities...

Canadian Securities Administrators announce guidance on crypto asset investment funds

The CSA has published guidance that could inspire greater confidence among potential issuers and contribute to the expansion and maturation of the...

IOSCO unveils consultation report on global crypto regulation

The International Organization of Securities Commission has published a consultation report which aims to address market integrity and investor...

Providing Insight into ISDA Digital Asset Derivatives Definitions

Watch this webinar panel discussion: Providing Insight into ISDA Digital Asset Derivatives Definitions on Tuesday, April 18.

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

The Department of Finance has published draft regulations under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPPA) proposing significant and, in some cases,...

Retail Payment Activities Act: Draft regulations published for comment

On February 11, 2023, the Department of Finance published draft regulations (the draft Regulations) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (the...

On the road to greater regulatory clarity: The CSA provides further guidance on its expectations for crypto asset platforms and the trading of stablecoins in Canada

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) have recently introduced new Pre-Registration Undertakings (PRUs) that will apply to crypto asset...