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International review urges Canada to crack down on cryptocurrency exchanges

Authorities warn Canadian exchanges often flout rules and are increasingly used to launder money

Zak Vescera

28 Oct 2026 • 5 min read

An international review found some cryptocurrency businesses aren't disclosing suspicious financial activity to regulators, and may even be intentionally avoiding reporting thresholds. (Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan)

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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