Canada’s largest platform for donating and fundraising online today announced that it now accepts donations of cryptocurrency in support of any of Canada’s 86,000 registered charities. [Read more…] about CanadaHelps and CarbonX Unlock Donation by Crypto for 86,000 Charities Across Country
Nuula, Walnut Prioritize Health and Peace of Mind with Latest Feature for Business Owners
Toronto-based Nuula is a financial technology startup focused on providing small businesses with tools and capital to succeed.
The Canadian company has partnered with Toronto neighbour Walnut on a wellness feature that gives small business owners access to life insurance, meditation programs, and online fitness classes for under $10 per month. [Read more…] about Nuula, Walnut Prioritize Health and Peace of Mind with Latest Feature for Business Owners
Major Tech Event Collides with Canada’s Fintech Hotspot
The Collision Conference is returning to its first in-person event in two years, marking Toronto’s Enercare Centre June 20 through 23.
The tech event will be the largest international gathering in the city of Toronto since prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, with more than 30,000 attendees expected to convene in Canada’s fintech hotspot. [Read more…] about Major Tech Event Collides with Canada’s Fintech Hotspot
What Does Open Banking Mean in Canada? The Government is Still Trying to Decide
The notion of “Open Banking” has been taking the financial sector by storm recently.
Indeed, we have not observed such buzz over a term in the industry since “Fintech” itself was coined.
As with all financial terms, the first question anybody asks is “What the heck does it mean?” [Read more…] about What Does Open Banking Mean in Canada? The Government is Still Trying to Decide
PwC’s Abraham Tachjian is Canada’s Open Banking Lead
The federal government recently tapped a known fintech leader to lead development in establishing Canada’s open banking system.
The Department of Finance Canada named Abraham Tachjian, director of digital banking at PwC Canada, as “the open banking lead,” a handle which he relishes online. [Read more…] about PwC’s Abraham Tachjian is Canada’s Open Banking Lead
Flow Looking Dapper as It Launches $725 Million Ecosystem Fund for Web3
Flow, a Web3 platform powering games, apps and digital assets this week announced a $725 million Ecosystem Fund.
This new fund—the largest ecosystem backing of its kind—is designed to boost innovation and growth across the Flow community. It is backed by several investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Union Square Ventures, and Liberty City Ventures. [Read more…] about Flow Looking Dapper as It Launches $725 Million Ecosystem Fund for Web3
Impression Ventures Launches $64 Million Fund Targeting Seed-Stage Fintech
There is a new financial technology fund in Canada.
Impression Ventures recently raised $64 million to launch Impression IV, the Canadian venture capital firm’s fourth fintech fund. Supported by both Bank of Montreal and CIBC, the Toronto- and Montreal-based Impression says that IV will invest “in seed-stage firms in the US and Canada that are leveraging technology to disrupt and enhance the delivery of financial products and services.” [Read more…] about Impression Ventures Launches $64 Million Fund Targeting Seed-Stage Fintech
‘Juggling Debt’ a Platform for Canadians Looking to Lower Debt Loads
Consumer Genius this year unveiled a new online platform called Juggling Debt.
The simple platform from Calgary-based financial technology firm Consumer Genius is “strictly focused on helping Canadian consumers manage their debt loads,” according to the company. [Read more…] about ‘Juggling Debt’ a Platform for Canadians Looking to Lower Debt Loads