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Wealthsimple to join Interac e-transfer system under expanded access guidelines

Wealthsimple becomes first securities dealer to join Interac’s service, but yearns for RTR payment system.

With a new name, product, and fresh capital, Cognota eyes growth.

Elevate kicked off this year’s tech and innovation festival on its main stage by announcing its acquisition of the Canadian…

ZayZoon nabs $34.5 million USD in debt and equity to help workers access a cash-advance alternative to payday loans.

Fund has already invested more than $1 million in seven companies, including BoomFi and Mash.

Rhino and Graphite Ventures-backed Ontopical mines public data for private sector clients using AI.

Bankrupt crypto exchange suing LayerZero over alleged fraudulent transfers.

Headlined by Canada’s Deputy PM, Elevate’s latest event will feature masterclasses and networking after-parties.

Plus: Benitago files for bankruptcy.

Plus: Xanadu, TMU to develop quantum computing educational program.

Participants include Decoda Health, Greenlite, LifestyleRX, Spine AI, Tempo Labs, Terminal, and VaultPay.

Clay aims to launch its platform in the Greater Toronto Area later this year.

Northside has secured $6.25 million USD from Inovia, Intact, Bain, Golden Ventures, and Garage Capital, among others.

Plus: Hopper scores Air Canada partnership with embedded FinTech.

Two Canadian FinTech startups team up after closing Series A rounds last year.