Matthew Burgoyne

A lawyer at McLeod Law, Matt is involved with Canadian and International counsel with respect to the developing area of virtual currency law, specifically including bitcoin currency.

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Finance

Opinion

Crypto Execs Need Liability Insurance

When crypto companies are denied liability insurance, they are disincentivized from innovating.

By Matthew Burgoyne

Nov 16, 2020 at 4:15 p.m. UTC

Nov 16, 2020

OpinionD & OD&O liability

Markets

Canada

ICO Promoters Can Expect Canada to Be as Tough as the US

Provincial securities regulators in Canada won't take a radically different approach to the U.S. SEC in analyzing whether tokens are securities.

By Matthew Burgoyne Ryan Franzen

Apr 29, 2018 at 9:40 a.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2018

CanadaRegulationICOsOntario Securities CommissionFeaturesUS & Canada

Markets

Law

Bitcoin Businesses and Canadian Banks: The 'Catch 22’ Dilemma

In Canada, the current chances of bitcoin businesses obtaining a regular commercial services based bank account are 0%.

By Matthew Burgoyne

Mar 15, 2014 at 11:29 a.m. UTC

Mar 15, 2014

LawCanadaNews

Markets

Law

Canadian Provincial Bitcoin Law: It's All About Protecting the Consumer

Lawyer Matt Burgoyne uncovers the provincial legislation and accompanying regulations pertaining to bitcoin companies operating in Canada.

By Matthew Burgoyne

Dec 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. UTC

Dec 24, 2013

LawCanadaRegulationNews

Markets

Atms

Does Canada View Bitcoin as Currency?

Just how progressive is Canada's view on bitcoin? Canadian law expert Matt Burgoyne takes a look.

By Matthew Burgoyne

Nov 22, 2013 at 6:59 p.m. UTC

Nov 22, 2013

ATMsCanadaRegulationNews

Markets

Canada

All you need to know about federal bitcoin law in Canada

Legal expert Matthew Burgoyne reveals how the Canadian federal law applies to businesses operating in Canada's bitcoin space.

By Matthew Burgoyne

Oct 23, 2013 at 7:22 p.m. UTC

Oct 23, 2013

CanadaRegulationNews