The fog around blockchain is beginning to lift as organizations leverage distributed ledger technology (DLT) to provide faster and more secure transactions, streamline and automate back-office operations, reduce costs and improve customer experience. [Read more…] about KPMG Taking Blockchain Seriously
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2018 Canadian Fintech Award Winners Named
The Canadian FinTech & AI Awards took place at the Carlu in Toronto tonight and a number of Canadian fintech all-stars took home hardware. [Read more…] about 2018 Canadian Fintech Award Winners Named
New Survey Finds Significant Amount of Canadians Interested in Cryptocurrency
A new survey of 2,000 Canadians shows cryptocurrency use is increasing in Canada. [Read more…] about New Survey Finds Significant Amount of Canadians Interested in Cryptocurrency
BC, Ontario, and Quebec Dominate Fintech Momentum in Canada
There’s no denying that Canada finds itself in the midst of an innovation boom and the data-loving folks at Hockeystick have turned their spotlight on the fintech landscape. [Read more…] about BC, Ontario, and Quebec Dominate Fintech Momentum in Canada
Fintech Companies Dominate Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
The Technology Fast 50 program celebrates the world-class achievements of Canadian technology companies, highlighting their commitment to innovation, leadership, and rapid revenue growth over the previous four years. [Read more…] about Fintech Companies Dominate Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
Drop Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company Canopy Labs
Toronto’s Drop Technologies Inc. announced today its acquisition of Canopy Labs, a YC-backed predictive analytics software company focused on improving and optimizing its clients’ customer journeys. [Read more…] about Drop Acquires Artificial Intelligence Company Canopy Labs
Mobeewave Closes US$16.5 Million Round Led by Mastercard
Montreal’s Mobeewave has announced that it has closed a US $16.5 million Series B round of funding led by NewAlpha Asset Management, Mastercard and Forestay Capital.
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Purpose Financial Invests $10 Million in Ario’s Banking-as-a-Service Technology
Toronto’s Ario has announced a $10 million investment from Purpose Financial LP to expand its banking-as-a-service technology platform supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises. [Read more…] about Purpose Financial Invests $10 Million in Ario’s Banking-as-a-Service Technology
Alate Partners to Invest $40 Million in PropTech Market
A new business focused on the property technology (proptech) market has launched today with $40 million in seed financing. [Read more…] about Alate Partners to Invest $40 Million in PropTech Market
Alexa, Ask ParkWhiz to Find Parking
ParkWhiz announced today that it added an additional $5 million in equity to its recently announced Series D financing, bringing the total funding round led by NewSpring Capital to $25 million. [Read more…] about Alexa, Ask ParkWhiz to Find Parking