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Netcoins Review: Registered Crypto Platform in Canada?
By ForexCanada Editorial Team · Updated
Canada check
Authorized by Canadian securities regulators as a crypto asset trading platform. CIPF does not cover crypto assets, so review how the platform holds client crypto (custodians, insurance and cold-storage disclosures).
- Canadian status
- CSA-authorized crypto platform
- Canadian entity
- Netcoins Inc.
- CIPF coverage
- No
- OBSI complaints
- No Canadian ombudsman access
- Accepts Canadians
- Accepts Canadian residents
- Licences abroad
- —
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, BC
- Ownership
- BIGG Digital Assets Inc.
Our take on Netcoins
Netcoins is a Vancouver-based platform owned by BIGG Digital Assets. It registered as a crypto trading platform in 2023 and offers both a simple trading experience and a Pro interface. CAD funding is straightforward.
Netcoins is one of the longer-running Canadian crypto platforms, and it registered under Canada's crypto platform framework in October 2023. Its parent, BIGG Digital Assets, is listed on the Canadian Securities Exchange, which means more public disclosure than many private competitors. For western Canadians who want a local company, Netcoins is a sensible option; heavy traders should still benchmark its Pro fees against Kraken and NDAX.
Verdict
A solid registered Canadian choice; compare Pro fees with Kraken and NDAX.
What we like
- +Canadian company
- +Pro trading mode
- +Registered platform
Watch out for
- −Smaller coin selection
- −CIPF does not cover crypto
How Netcoins scores
Canadian protection carries 40% of the weight, so an unregistered firm can't outrank a registered one on price alone. See the full methodology.
Accounts, markets & platforms
- Platforms
- Mobile app, Proprietary web
- Markets
- Crypto
- Pricing
- Spread on simple trades; lower fees on Netcoins Pro
- CAD / USD accounts
- ✓ CAD | — USD
- Funding
- Interac e-Transfer, Wire transfer
- Demo account
- Not advertised
Figures are taken from the broker's own disclosures at our last review (2026-09) and change often — always confirm on the broker's website. Spot an error? Tell us.
Verify Netcoins yourself
- Check the CSA list of authorized crypto trading platforms for Netcoins Inc..
- Search the legal entity name in the CSA National Registration Search and check it is registered in your province.
- Search the CSA investor alerts for the brand name and any look-alike websites.
- Make sure the account agreement you sign names the same legal entity — not an offshore affiliate.
Netcoins: frequently asked questions
Is Netcoins legal in Canada?
Yes. Netcoins Inc. appears on the Canadian Securities Administrators' list of crypto trading platforms authorized to do business with Canadians. That means it has agreed to Canadian custody, disclosure and investor-protection requirements. CIPF coverage does not apply to crypto assets.
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