Coinbase Canada CEO Urges Mark Carney Government to Move Fast on National Crypto Strategy

TORONTO — Lucas Matheson, CEO of Coinbase Canada, made a case for Canada's new government to create a national crypto strategy during his appearance at Consensus 2025 in Toronto. Speaking on a panel titled, "What the new Canadian Government Needs to do to Lead In Crypto," Matheson outlined some key steps he believes will help position Canada as a leader in the blockchain space.Matheson highlighted that Canada has long been a hub for crypto innovation, citing Ethereum's origins and the strong presence of Web3 developers at Canadian universities. However, he said the country risks falling behind as other nations actively shape crypto policies source: https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-toronto-2025-coverage/2025/05/15/coinbase-canada-ceo-urges-mark-carney-s-government-to-move-fast-on-national-crypto-strategy