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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has recently highlighted the effectiveness of Canadian crypto regulations. Speaking at a fireside chat in Toronto, Armstrong lauded Canada’s streamlined regulatory approach, which contrasts with the more complex landscape in the United States. His commendation comes as Coinbase, a significant crypto player, strides into the Canadian market.
Canada’s Regulatory Edge
Treating cryptocurrency as a security, the Canadian system demands compliance with strict investor protections. This approach led to significant exchanges like FTX and Binance exiting the Canadian market, showcasing the country’s firm stance on unregistered crypto exchanges. Armstrong noted this as a point of superiority over U.S. regulatory methods, stating Canada’s more explicit guidelines in this evolving industry.
Coinbase’s Canadian Chapter
Coinbase, having agreed to the regulatory undertakings in March, officially commenced operations in Canada in August. This expansion includes a partnership with Interac, enhancing Canadian users’ experience by enabling e-transfer capabilities and the withdrawal of Canadian dollars. The move taps into the substantial Canadian interest in cryptocurrencies, with a 2022 survey indicating that 31% of Canadians plan to own crypto assets within the year.
Armstrong’s Vision for Crypto’s Future
Armstrong envisions a future where crypto plays a pivotal role in payments, stressing the need to reduce transaction delays. He has set an ambitious goal for his team to reduce transaction times to under one second. This focus on efficiency is part of a broader vision where NFTs transcend their current role as collectible art, becoming tools for direct fan-artist engagements.
Moreover, Armstrong predicts an integration of crypto wallets and internet browsers, streamlining online crypto transactions. This integration suggests a future where traditional payment methods, like credit cards, may become secondary to internet-native crypto payments.
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