
Lucas Matheson
Lucas Matheson is the chief executive of Coinbase Canada, where he plays a pivotal role in expanding the accessibility and adoption of cryptocurrency within the Canadian market.
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Mr. Richmond’s predecessor, Lucas Matheson, who left the company last year to join Opendoor, was outspoken that Canada needed clear rules on stablecoins that classify them as payment tools instead of securities.
Coinbase Canada seeks to build ‘everything exchange’ as new CEO plans first crypto futures offeringThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-22
Lucas Matheson is the chief executive officer of Coinbase Canada.
Federal budget 2025: Plan for stablecoin rules to usher in Canada’s ‘digital dollar era,’ advocates sayThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-11-06
Lucas Matheson leads Coinbase's Canadian division and is advocating for the government to embrace cryptocurrency.
Crypto industry pushing Canada to follow U.S. lead in embracing stablecoinsThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-06-30
Lucas Matheson is chief executive of Coinbase Canada.
Canada was once a global leader in crypto. It can be one againThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-05-30













