After months of rumours and legal threats, Vancouver’s WonderFi has announced its intention to acquire rivals Coinsquare and CoinSmart. [Read more…] about WonderFi, Coinsquare & CoinSmart Merge to Create Canada‘s Largest Crypto Player
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Float Quadruples Revenue as Corporate Spending Turns Digital
Float is celebrating its two-year anniversary following a strong second year for the Toronto-based financial technology startup.
In 2021, Float launched with a mission to simplify spend for Canadian companies and teams, raising $5 million toward achieving its goal. [Read more…] about Float Quadruples Revenue as Corporate Spending Turns Digital
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.
With so much news, data, and events to cover across the country, Fintech.ca leans on active professionals in the field to help keep our audience properly informed and up-to-date. [Read more…] about Expert Wisdom on the State of Financial Technology in Canada
Binance Canada Files Pre-Registration Undertaking to Canadian Regulators
The world’s largest crypto-trading platform announced today that it has filed a Pre-Registration Undertaking (PRU) with its principal regulator, the Alberta Securities Commission, as well as with the other members of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA). [Read more…] about Binance Canada Files Pre-Registration Undertaking to Canadian Regulators
Alberta Fintech Recognized Among Canada’s Fastest-Growing Firms
A study last year showed the average Canadian household debt remains near record high levels, which is why Calgary-based financial technology startup Consumer Genius launched Juggling Debt in 2022. [Read more…] about Alberta Fintech Recognized Among Canada’s Fastest-Growing Firms
Fintech Startups Spark VC Activity in Major Canadian Markets: Report
Founded in 1862, Osler integrates traditional law practices with emerging technology from offices across Canada.
This week, the national law firm released its second-annual tech financings report. This year’s edition combed through more than 300 technology-based venture capital equity financings to deliver a range of information and insight into Canada’s ecosystem. [Read more…] about Fintech Startups Spark VC Activity in Major Canadian Markets: Report
How Granify Lifts Digital Commerce with AI-Powered Optimization
By 2005, Jeff Lawrence made an exit out of Precision Targeting, an advertising company he founded in 2002.
At the time, the entrepreneur was fascinated by an emerging ability to use massive amounts of data to predict, and then change, the future.
However, he felt that technology wasn’t yet at a point to support the vision for his next venture. [Read more…] about How Granify Lifts Digital Commerce with AI-Powered Optimization
Wealthsimple Launches Private Credit Opportunity for Retail Investors
Wealthsimple is continuing to increase access to alternative assets for retail investors with its latest offering. [Read more…] about Wealthsimple Launches Private Credit Opportunity for Retail Investors
As Digital Transactions Take Over Canada, Fraud Casts a Long Shadow
Fintech startups are actively innovating the payments space, and as a result Canadians are transacting digitally more than ever before.
Frictionless, real-time payments have created benefits for consumers, but this has also created a wider landscape for fraudsters. [Read more…] about As Digital Transactions Take Over Canada, Fraud Casts a Long Shadow
Obsiido Aims to Unlock Alternative Investments for Canadians ‘Like Never Before’
Obsiido wants to usher in a new era of alternative investment opportunities for Canadians.
The financial technology startup, which emerged from stealth earlier this year to the tune of an $800,000 seed round, currently has a waitlist for access to its platform, which is expected to launch this year. [Read more…] about Obsiido Aims to Unlock Alternative Investments for Canadians ‘Like Never Before’