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Bitcoin Startup Shakepay Unveils New Fintech Features
A Canadian firm believes that Bitcoin is “the soundest money to ever exist,” possessing the power to fuel a “financial renaissance.” [Read more…] about Bitcoin Startup Shakepay Unveils New Fintech Features
Fintechs Lead the Pack in LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups
LinkedIn has published its 6th annual Top Startups list and it is a testament to the spirit of innovation, featuring 15 young Canadian companies that are growing fast and gaining attention. [Read more…] about Fintechs Lead the Pack in LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups
Report Finds Friction in Fintech as Hesitancy Lingers Around AI Adoption
More than half of Canadians anticipate a recession within the next year; one-third believe we are already in a recession, according to new data from Dye & Durham. [Read more…] about Report Finds Friction in Fintech as Hesitancy Lingers Around AI Adoption
Interac Expands Access for Financial Institutions, Welcomes Wealthsimple as New e-Transfer Participant
Interac announced today that it has broadened access to additional types of financial institutions for participation in the Interac e-Transfer® service. [Read more…] about Interac Expands Access for Financial Institutions, Welcomes Wealthsimple as New e-Transfer Participant
Square Adds Tap to Pay on Android to Payment Options in Canada
Today Square launched Tap to Pay on Android for sellers across Canada. [Read more…] about Square Adds Tap to Pay on Android to Payment Options in Canada
Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada
Financial technology is one of the faster moving sectors in Canada, where startups launch often, innovation is disruptive, and the competition is fierce. [Read more…] about Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada
Luge Capital Announces $71 Million First Close of Second Fund, Aiming for $100 Million Fund
Luge Capital today announced that it has raised $71 million in the first close of its second fund, Luge Capital Fund II, towards an ultimate fund size of $100 million. [Read more…] about Luge Capital Announces $71 Million First Close of Second Fund, Aiming for $100 Million Fund
Earned Wage Access Gathers Support in Canada as Big Bank Adopts Fintech
ZayZoon this month raised $46 million for its “earned wage access” platform.
The platform “helps the millions of Americans living paycheck to paycheck get by between paydays and plan for the future,” ZayZoon cofounder Darcy Tuer says. [Read more…] about Earned Wage Access Gathers Support in Canada as Big Bank Adopts Fintech
Digital Ventures Fund Launches with Crosshairs on Blockchain Innovation
When Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending traditional finance. [Read more…] about Digital Ventures Fund Launches with Crosshairs on Blockchain Innovation