Canada: Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre issued fine of CAD 176.96 million against Cryptomus over breaches of anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing rules

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Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre issued fine of CAD 176.96 million against Cryptomus over breaches of anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing rules

On 16 October 2025, Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) fined Xeltox Enterprises Ltd. (operating as Cryptomus) CAD 176.96 million for breaches of anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing rules. The pena…

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Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User identification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body

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2025-10-16
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On 16 October 2025, Canada’s Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) fined Xel…