Clip Money was named Best CashTech Startup at the CashTech Innovation Awards, which took place at the Future of Cash Conference in Madrid, Spain. [Read more…] about Clip Money Named Best Startup at CashTech Innovation Awards
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Brane Adds Further Validation of Its Digital Asset Custody Solutions
Ottawa-based crypto custody leader Brane has completed a Service Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 certification by leading audit firm MNP. [Read more…] about Brane Adds Further Validation of Its Digital Asset Custody Solutions
The State of Fintech in Canada
August Digital and Junto XP are hosting a panel discussion on the State of Fintech in Canada on October 20th. [Read more…] about The State of Fintech in Canada
Amazon and Affirm Partner to Bring Payment Flexibility to Consumers Across Canada
Affirm is building a new kind of payment network based on trust, transparency, and putting people first. [Read more…] about Amazon and Affirm Partner to Bring Payment Flexibility to Consumers Across Canada
Square Launches Afterpay in Canada, Empowering Merchants with BNPL Functionality
Increasingly popular “Buy now, pay later options” can lead to sales boosts of up to 30%, according to Susan Pond, who is the owner of Fab Finds Online, an e-commerce furniture and home goods marketplace headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario. [Read more…] about Square Launches Afterpay in Canada, Empowering Merchants with BNPL Functionality
Lynk Raises $3 Million to Launch Branded Payment Solution for Marketplaces
Lynk has emerged from stealth, this month announcing the general availability of its branded payment solution. [Read more…] about Lynk Raises $3 Million to Launch Branded Payment Solution for Marketplaces
HelloSafe Secures $4 Million to Expand Team, Deploy Fintech Solutions Across Canada
HelloSafe this week announced $4.2M in seed funding.
The Montreal-based financial technology startup develops insurance, investment, savings and credit product comparison solutions for individuals and businesses. The Canadian fintech firm’s seed round of capital was led by OneRagtime and Kima Ventures. [Read more…] about HelloSafe Secures $4 Million to Expand Team, Deploy Fintech Solutions Across Canada
Coinsquare Acquires CoinSmart To Create One Of The Largest Crypto Trading Platforms In Canada
Crypto asset trading platform Coinsquare has acquired CoinSmart for $29 million in cash and shares.
Founded in 2014, Coinsquare provides customers with a proprietary platform engineered to deliver a robust, secure, and intelligent interface for trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and other digital assets. [Read more…] about Coinsquare Acquires CoinSmart To Create One Of The Largest Crypto Trading Platforms In Canada
Celebrating Major Milestone, FrontFundr Launches Campaign Allowing Canadians to Invest in Platform
FrontFundr this week announced a significant growth milestone.
The Toronto-based equity crowdfunding platform says that is has surpassed 100 successful campaigns which have processed over $150 million in investments for startups in Canada. The fintech launched in 2015. [Read more…] about Celebrating Major Milestone, FrontFundr Launches Campaign Allowing Canadians to Invest in Platform
3iQ, Tetra Trust and Coinbase Join Forces to Advance Crypto ETP Space in Canada
Toronto’s 3iQ Digital Asset Management (3iQ) has struck a partnership with Calgary’s Tetra Trust and Coinbase aimed at expanding the exchange-traded product (ETP) ecosystem for digital assets in Canada and generating new interest from the investment community. [Read more…] about 3iQ, Tetra Trust and Coinbase Join Forces to Advance Crypto ETP Space in Canada