The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), a regulatory body overseeing securities regulation in Canada, has taken steps to provide clarity in the realm of stablecoin investments. The CSA has released interim terms and conditions aimed at guiding cryptocurrency exchanges and asset issuers regarding stablecoins, often referred to as "value-referenced crypto assets."
Earlier this year, the CSA reaffirmed its position that certain stablecoins could be considered securities or derivatives, subjecting them to regulatory restrictions on trading. This stance created a degree of uncertainty in the market, prompting the CSA to release these guidelines to bring clarity to the sector.
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