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
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WonderFi Acquires Blockchain Foundry to Advance Position as Canada’s Crypto Leader
Toronto’s Blockchain Foundry, which recently launched crypto-based learn-to-earn platform Metacademy, has been acquired by the recently public WonderFi Technologies, a Vancouver-based financial technology startup operating primarily in the crypto space. [Read more…] about WonderFi Acquires Blockchain Foundry to Advance Position as Canada’s Crypto Leader
Seven Fintechs Innovating the Payments Space in Canada
“Hold on, I think I’ve got another penny in one of these pockets…”
It was only a couple of decades ago where paying with paper (not even polymer!) and metal coinage was the go-to. A common alternative, hardly touched today outside of legacy business, was the classic cheque. Cash registers for point-of-sale transactions were hefty, clunky blocks. Only fancy business folk had credit cards and even then used them sparingly. [Read more…] about Seven Fintechs Innovating the Payments Space in Canada
Q+A with Tetra Trust’s CEO Didier Lavallée on being Canada’s First Qualified Custodian for Digital Assets
Didier Lavallée is an accomplished financial services executive with experience in the capital markets and custody sectors with companies such as RBC, UBS and Genuity Capital Markets. [Read more…] about Q+A with Tetra Trust’s CEO Didier Lavallée on being Canada’s First Qualified Custodian for Digital Assets
Canada’s Largest Cryptocurrency Event Returns to Toronto Next Week
Canada’s largest blockchain and cryptocurrency event returns to Toronto next week. Presented by Untraceable, Blockchain Futurist Conference 2022 represents the return of the flagship conference that has over the years attracted some of crypto’s most notable heavyweights. [Read more…] about Canada’s Largest Cryptocurrency Event Returns to Toronto Next Week
A Succinct Record of Shopify
The brains behind Fintech.ca have been covering Shopify since 2006.
It is among the largest and most storied technology firms in Canada, having helped pioneer modern commerce for the internet.
Our story begins with a handful of snowboard enthusiasts looking to make a buck off their passion in the fine city of Ottawa—or rather, not anywhere at all, but online. [Read more…] about A Succinct Record of Shopify
International Fintech Fund Taps Canadian Company for First Investment
A new venture fund from a renowned international brand has made its first portfolio investment.
Luxury art giant Christie’s this month launched Christie’s Ventures, a new fund with a “focus on early-stage technology and FinTech companies built by proven-track record founders.” [Read more…] about International Fintech Fund Taps Canadian Company for First Investment
Shopify Loses Bet on Future of Commerce, Axes 10% of Staff
Shopify has not proven immune to the global market downturn.
The Ottawa-based e-commerce titan announced online that it is letting to of roughly 1,000 employees, or 10% of its staff. [Read more…] about Shopify Loses Bet on Future of Commerce, Axes 10% of Staff
Five Fintech Firms Fully Embracing Crypto in Canada
Despite a current downturn, the global cryptocurrency market remains active and fascinating to say the least—and a trend with enough traction to grab the attention of virtually all companies. [Read more…] about Five Fintech Firms Fully Embracing Crypto in Canada
Shopify Partners with Twitter, Google for Latest Commerce Integrations
Ushering in “the next era of commerce,” Shopify this month announced many new features and upgrades to its platform, including partnerships with two of the biggest technology companies on the planet. [Read more…] about Shopify Partners with Twitter, Google for Latest Commerce Integrations