Crypto ownership in Canada has more than doubled since 2023, even as regulators warn that many investors still misunderstand platform protections and industry rules.
Summary
- 25% of Canadians owned crypto in 2026, up from 10% in 2023.
- The Ontario Securities Commission survey found 59% of respondents were aware of crypto assets.
- Only about half of crypto owners checked whether their trading platform was registered.
- Canada is also considering bans on crypto ATMs and digital asset political donations.
Canada crypto ownership more than doubles
Canada’s cryptocurrency ownership rate rose to 25% in 2026 from 10% in 2023, according to new research from the Ontario…
