Ian Christensen

Coinbase is engaging with the government of Canada to consult on matters related to the cryptocurrency industry, including stable coins and blockchain technology, as well as economic development and security related to the cryptocurrency industry.

Work with the federal government to develop policies that seek greater transparency and a frictionless experience for Canadian consumers, promoting greater competition in the financial sector. The Retail Payments Oversight Framework, with respect to market conduct, liability, end-user funds safeguarding, operational risk mitigation, and other provisions. The government's review of the financial sector legislative framework with a focus on the digitalization of money The federal government's review and involvement of open banking in Canada's financial sector, as well as the modernization of federal privacy laws The Canadian Payments Act, with respect to membership, governance, funding, liability, and other provisions, as well as payment system modernization.

Engage the Government of Canada on financial services and payments policies, including as it relates to consumer-driven banking, payments modernization, digital payments, and anti-money laundering.

To engage government and federal regulators on the development and implementation of Real-Time Rail (RTR) by Payments Canada as well as the expansion of Payments Canada’s membership to include payment service providers. To engage government and federal regulators on the development and implementation of Canada’s consumer-driven banking framework, including the core framework elements. To advocate for the development of a national strategy to support the growth of Canada’s Web3 economy and digital assets. To engage federal financial sector regulators with respect to the supervision of crypto assets under Canada’s anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regulations.