CIRO Approves Webull Canada Crypto as Dealer Member, Grants Insurance Relief

Webull Canada Crypto Limited has been admitted as a Dealer Member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, allowing it to operate as an investment dealer in Canada under CIRO oversight.

The firm previously established operations in Canada under CIRO supervision as part of Webull’s international expansion. It provides access to listed securities and exchange-traded products under the Canadian regulatory framework, separate from its crypto-related services.

Webull Gains CIRO Crypto Exemptions

Alongside the membership approval, CIRO granted Webull exemptive relief from certain insurance-related regulatory requirements. The relief applies to rules covering financial institution bond insurance and mail insurance obligations for dealer members.

CIRO said the exemptions are limited in scope and apply only to Webull’s crypto-related business, including its platform for buying, selling, and holding crypto assets.

Under the conditions, Webull must maintain insurance coverage for crypto assets held in custody, including both internal custody systems and external custodians such as Coinbase Custody Trust Company LLC once engaged. The firm is also expected to seek additional coverage for assets held in cold storage where possible.

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The insurance arrangements must meet CIRO’s minimum capital and coverage standards. Any deductible must be reflected in the firm’s risk-adjusted capital calculations.

CIRO Retains Power to Revoke Relief

Webull is also required to maintain a dedicated trust account at an approved financial institution. If a coverage shortfall is identified, the account must be funded accordingly, but client cash balances cannot be used for this purpose.

CIRO also requires the firm to regularly review independent SOC 2 Type 2 audit reports from its custodians to ensure custody controls remain effective.

The regulator said such exemptions are granted only in exceptional cases where firms demonstrate adequate safeguards. CIRO retains the right to revoke the relief if conditions are breached or if relevant rules change.