Hello there, I'm curious about something regarding cryptocurrency trading. I've been hearing about Deribit, and I'm wondering if I can use it in Canada. As a Canadian resident, I'm always looking for reliable and trustworthy platforms to trade on, and Deribit seems to have a good reputation in the market. However, I'm not sure if there are any restrictions or limitations for Canadians using the platform. Could you please clarify if Deribit is accessible and legal to use in Canada? Thank you in advance for your help.
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    Maria
    Fri Sep 06 2024
   
  
    Canada has recently emerged as a restricted country for Deribit, a leading cryptocurrency derivatives platform.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CryptoVanguard
    Fri Sep 06 2024
   
  
    The implementation of these restrictions stems from the directives outlined in the Canadian Securities Administrators' Staff Notice 21-332.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Daniela
    Fri Sep 06 2024
   
  
    The notice serves as a regulatory framework, guiding financial institutions and 
market participants in complying with securities laws and regulations in Canada.
  
 
  
 
            
            
  
    
    DavidLee
    Thu Sep 05 2024
   
  
    The restrictions imposed on Deribit by Canada underscore the country's commitment to maintaining a robust regulatory environment for cryptocurrency trading.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Giulia
    Thu Sep 05 2024
   
  
    As a result, Deribit's services are no longer accessible to users residing in Canada, limiting their ability to trade cryptocurrency derivatives on the platform.