Hootsuite follows Twitter lead as company ditches free plans
Twitter eliminating free API access is expected to have wide-ranging implications.
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian regulators tighten crypto rules as Dapper Labs cuts staff, faces class action
Plus: Ant profit falls 83 percent.
MaRS, adMare BioInnovations launch new biotech accelerator for early-stage ventures
New accelerator will provide valuable lab space, mentorship.
Canadian startup news of the week (2/26/23)
Plus: Canadian VCs had second highest year on record.
Dapper Labs cuts another 20 percent of staff while fending off class action suit
The move marks Dapper Labsâ second round of layoffs since November as it contends with declining NFT sales.
Dapper Labs faces lawsuit claiming NBA Top Shot NFTs are securities
Judge denies Dapper Labsâ request to toss out proposed class action in February 22 decision.
Bidmii, SalonScale, Moves, TrojAI among 2023 cohort of Googleâs Canadian accelerator
Previous cohort included MintList, Helcim, Fyyne.
Canadian software engineers wanted at these startups
Frontend, backend, full-stack developers needed.
BBTV secures $21.6 million CAD loan to pay off overdraft facility
âWe have also allocated additional cushion to help withstand future macroeconomic uncertainty.â
Real Ventures partners with Panache, Inovia to relaunch FounderFuel accelerator
Longstanding venture-backed startup program goes national with hybrid approach.
GreenSky expands team, secures $17 million first close of Fund V as firm sees opportunity amid the downturn
âWhen you get that kind of volatility ⊠thatâs when you get the best opportunities.â
Thinkific, WonderFi, VerticalScope face leadership changes following layoffs
Canadian tech companies hit with executive exodus amid sector downturn.
As unregulated crypto players collapse around the world, Netcoins expands into the US
Canadian firm aims to offer âcompliantâ alternative to unregistered US exchanges.
Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications
After seeing qualified businesses struggle to secure financing, Levr.ai sought to create an easier process.
Atlantic Canada healthtech firms NovaResp, SiftMed, The Rounds secure funding
Rounds for all companies were led by or had participation from Atlantic Canada-based VCs.