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Is Binance Legal in Canada?

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume, is now open for business in Canada. The Toronto-based platform, which launched in January 2018, allows users to trade digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Binance’s own native token, Binance Coin.

The exchange is also one of the few that offers margin trading, with up to 3x leverage on some digital assets.

So far, Binance has been well received in Canada. The platform has seen significant growth in trading volume and users since its launch, with no major issues reported.

NOTE: WARNING: Binance is not currently licensed to operate in Canada. Trading on Binance in Canada may be subject to legal action. We strongly recommend that you consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trades on Binance.

However, some have raised concerns about the legality of Binance’s operations in the country. The exchange is not registered with any Canadian regulatory body, and its CEO has previously been convicted of fraud in China.

Despite these concerns, there is no evidence that Binance is violating any Canadian lAWS at this time. The exchange appears to be operating lawfully and has taken steps to protect its users, such as implementing know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures.

As long as Binance continues to operate within the law, there is no reason to believe that it will be shut down or forced to leave the Canadian market.

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