Canada has confirmed that bank-issued crypto deposits hold the same legal standing as traditional bank deposits, while its banking regulator has said banks can launch blockchain deposit products in 2026. The move provides greater regulatory clarity for digital-asset offerings, although no specific products or implementation details have been identified. It may support institutional participation in cryptocurrency markets, but prediction markets currently assign a low probability to Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by the end of 2026. Investors will watch for further Canadian rules, bank announcements and international responses.