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Five Fintechs Selected for the 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator

February 23, 2023 by Robert Lewis 1 Comment

Google Canada has announced the participants in their 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada program and five fintechs have been selected for the cohort. [Read more…] about Five Fintechs Selected for the 2023 Google for Startups Accelerator

CSA Tightens Clamp on Crypto Companies in Canada

February 23, 2023 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Last year was an interesting one for cryptocurrency in Canada and around the world. [Read more…] about CSA Tightens Clamp on Crypto Companies in Canada

Hut 8 Targets Carbon Neutrality By 2025 Through Innovative Recycling Program

February 22, 2023 by Fintech Newsdesk Leave a Comment

Toronto-headquartered Hut 8 Mining, a leading digital asset mining and high-performance computing infrastructure provider in North America, has teamed up with Sparta Group’s e-waste division, ERS International, to reduce its carbon footprint. [Read more…] about Hut 8 Targets Carbon Neutrality By 2025 Through Innovative Recycling Program

Plaid Rolls Out Identity and KYC Integration in Canada

February 21, 2023 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

Plaid launched in Canada in 2018 to enable account connectivity for thousands of fintechs and help increase financial access for millions of Canadians.

Since then, they’ve worked with top Canadian companies like Wealthsimple, Shopify, and Wave. [Read more…] about Plaid Rolls Out Identity and KYC Integration in Canada

Insurance Super-App Goose Closes $4 Million Series A Funding Round

February 16, 2023 by Robert Lewis Leave a Comment

Goose Insurance announced today it has closed a $4 million Series A funding round led by Axis Insurance Managers, with participation from Impression Ventures, Real Ventures, and Manchester Story. [Read more…] about Insurance Super-App Goose Closes $4 Million Series A Funding Round

Investment in Canadian Fintech Plunges—But Uptick Expected by End of Year

February 16, 2023 by Knowlton Thomas 1 Comment

Investment in Canada’s financial technology sector dipped last year, new data from PitchBook shows. [Read more…] about Investment in Canadian Fintech Plunges—But Uptick Expected by End of Year

Uplinq Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Workforce, Market Reach

February 14, 2023 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Uplinq Financial Technologies this week announced a strategic investment from Cambrian Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage fintechs. [Read more…] about Uplinq Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Workforce, Market Reach

Shopify, Stage TEN Partner to Launch Live E-Commerce in Canada

February 10, 2023 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Shopify recently announced the launch of live video shopping within the company’s consumer-facing Shop app.

The Ottawa e-commerce giant selected Stage TEN as the live video commerce alpha partner for Shopify’s new “Shop Minis” program, “where best-in-class technologies can extend functionality directly into the Shop app environment,” according to a statement from the Toronto-area firm. [Read more…] about Shopify, Stage TEN Partner to Launch Live E-Commerce in Canada