BTC$77,156+3.3% ZEC$337.96+1.7% XMR$346.65+1.4% DASH$36.95+0.9% FIRO$0.7776+1.2% ARRR$0.1914+2.0% BEAM$0.0206-1.8% GRIN$0.0384-0.4% IRON$0.0608-1.8% SCRT$0.1059+11.6% NIGHT$0.0374+2.3% BTC$77,156+3.3% ZEC$337.96+1.7% XMR$346.65+1.4% DASH$36.95+0.9% FIRO$0.7776+1.2% ARRR$0.1914+2.0% BEAM$0.0206-1.8% GRIN$0.0384-0.4% IRON$0.0608-1.8% SCRT$0.1059+11.6% NIGHT$0.0374+2.3%
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Canada · Updated 04.13.26

Privacy coins in Canada

In Canada you can buy Zcash through registered exchanges, but Monero was delisted from Canadian regulated platforms in 2025. Canada's framework is well established: provincial securities regulators plus FINTRAC for anti-money-laundering. The newest piece is Bill C-15, which received Royal Assent in March 2026 and brings stablecoin issuers under Bank of Canada oversight. It does not change anything for Zcash buyers.

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Your two options

Zcash (ZEC)
Available on local exchanges

Yes, you can buy Zcash in Canada through registered crypto exchanges.

Read the Zcash guide >
Monero (XMR)
Limited availability

Monero is not available on regulated Canadian exchanges.

Read the Monero guide >

What to know

Canadian ZEC buyers are in a stable position: registered exchanges continue to list it and the 2026 legal changes are aimed at stablecoin issuers rather than retail privacy coin access. Monero buyers need to look outside regulated Canadian platforms, which raises self-custody and tax reporting considerations. Canadian residents holding more than CAD $100,000 in foreign crypto-related assets must file CRA Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement).

Regulatory detail

CSA (Canadian Securities Administrators) and provincial securities regulators oversee crypto trading platforms. FINTRAC money services business (MSB) registration is required for exchanges. Bill C-15 (Royal Assent March 26, 2026) adds Bank of Canada oversight for stablecoin issuers.