Canada Accelerates Stablecoin Regulation Ahead of Budget Announcement
Canada is fast-tracking its stablecoin regulatory framework in a bid to maintain financial sovereignty and compete with the United States. The rules, expected to be unveiled in the November 4 federal budget, follow weeks of closed-door consultations with regulators and industry players.
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne will present the budget, which policymakers hope will address growing concerns about capital flight to U.S. dollar-backed tokens. The MOVE reflects Ottawa's urgency to establish clear guidelines for the rapidly evolving stablecoin market.