Canadians holding bitcoin now have another way to access cash without selling their digital assets.
Montreal-based fintech Shakepay has launched BLOC, a bitcoin-backed line of credit that allows eligible customers to borrow against bitcoin held on its platform. [Read more…] about Shakepay Launches Bitcoin-Backed Line of Credit for Canadians
Shakepay has joined the Interac e-Transfer service as a Participant. [Read more…] about Shakepay Joins Interac E-Transfer Service as Part of ‘Deliberate Evolution’
Shakepay is turning everyday card taps into a new way for Canadians to earn bitcoin while helping local businesses build bitcoin reserves. [Read more…] about Shakepay Launches Bitcoin Rewards Campaign
Tetra Digital Group has secured investment capital as the local financial technology innovator seeks to launch the first stablecoin backed by Canadian fiat. [Read more…] about Tetra Secures $10M from Banks and Fintechs to Launch Canadian Stablecoin
Shakepay this week announced that it has joined Payments Canada as a member.
The Montreal-based financial technology firm, which recently earned dealer status from the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, says joining the Payments Canada network “strengthens its position as a trusted, regulated player in Canada’s financial ecosystem.” [Read more…] about Shakepay Joins Payments Canada in Anticipation of Real-Time Rail Launch
Imagine a group of voters who are significantly more likely to cast their ballots than the national average.
Over 90% of crypto asset holders in Canada voted in the last federal election, emerging as a salient voting bloc, concludes a new report from Canadian fintech Shakepay. [Read more…] about Canadian Crypto Holders are Becoming a Major Voting Bloc. What Do They Want from Politics?
Santa is readying his sleigh for a big journey next week, which signals that another year is just about wrapped up.
In 2024, a robust roster of professionals from across the financial and technology spectrums inked the pages of Fintech.ca, covering wide array of important and interesting topics—from payments processing to AI to crypto to customer satisfaction to content marketing and much more. [Read more…] about Remembering What Canadian Experts Said About Financial Technology in 2024
Montreal-based crypto exchange Shakepay has announced two significant new hires: Sabrina Tricarico as Head of Marketing and Jessica Raybeck as Head of Trading & Sales. [Read more…] about Shakepay Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires to Drive Institutional Growth
As Canada’s financial landscape evolves, so must our approach to qualified investments within tax-advantaged savings plans like RRSPs and TFSAs. At Shakepay, we believe it’s time for Canada to allow Canadians to invest directly in Bitcoin within their qualified investment accounts, similar to the approach taken by the United States. Here’s why. [Read more…] about The Future of Qualified Investments in Canada: Why Bitcoin Belongs in Your RRSP
A Canadian financial technology upstart this week announced a strategic hire.
Montreal-based Shakepay, which offers a crypto trading platform among other products, has hired Eric Richmond as the company’s new General Counsel and Head of Business Development, the company has revealed. [Read more…] about Montreal’s Shakepay Unveils New Hire as Fintech Advances Canadian Crypto
