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type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Ontario]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: subdivision--ontario
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/CA-ON, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/ontario.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/ontario.html"
title: "Ontario — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Cryptocurrency activities in Ontario are regulated under the Securities Act and National Instrument 21-330, with active enforcement against crypto fraud…
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:07:22.775507+00:00"
entry_type_raw: subdivision
parent_country: CA
region: north_america
---

# Ontario — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇨🇦 Ontario

Cryptocurrency activities in Ontario are regulated under the Securities Act and National Instrument 21-330, with active enforcement against crypto fraud and investor protection initiatives by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC).

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 30/100 (Moderate Risk) |
| Region | north america |
| Currency | CAD |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) |
| Framework | Securities Act and National Instrument 21-330 |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | N/A |

Crypto exchanges and trading platforms must register with the OSC under securities laws and comply with investor protection rules.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities fall under securities regulations and must comply with OSC rules to protect investors.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated as securities or payment instruments under existing securities laws and must comply with OSC regulations.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No specific NFT regulation

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.1/kWh |
| Renewable | 20% |
| Infrastructure | good |

Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and good infrastructure in Ontario.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | stable |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 74/100 |
| Banking Access | open |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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