Canada’s Securities Regulator Warns of Surging Crypto Scams Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Canadian investors face escalating crypto fraud risks as scammers deploy sophisticated AI tools, according to the Ontario Securities Commission. Fraudsters are leveraging deepfake technology and counterfeit trading platforms to deceive market participants.
"We’re operating in an environment where traditional norms are being disregarded," said OSC CEO Grant Vingoe during Thursday’s annual event. The regulator directly links the surge in financial crimes to current geopolitical instability and eroding market standards.