On Feb 3, 2026, CIRO introduced a Digital Asset Custody Framework for crypto trading platforms, classifying custodians into four tiers with strict requirements on fund separation, real-time tracking, and insurance, aiming to enhance safety and restore trust.

CIRO has introduced a digital asset custody framework for Dealer Members operating crypto trading platforms in Canada, tightening expectations around client asset protection, segregation, and oversight of third-party custodians with immediate effect.

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Canadian retail brokerage Webull Canada has secured approval from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) to offer cryptocurrency trading services, supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The service will feature low-fee, transparent pricing and roll out a beta version for select clients in the coming weeks. The CEO called the approval a major milestone, underscoring the firm's commitment to providing secure and reliable crypto investment channels. The move comes months after Webull resumed crypto trading in the US, following a 2023 suspension due to regulatory pressure. Canadian investors will be able to manage funds, trade, report, and monitor portfolios within a unified ecosystem.