AI and FinTech: What’s next for Canada’s hottest sectors?
For the past several quarters, AI has been a tremendous source of funding and hype for Canada. With a federal government directive…
FinTech
Calgary launches Digital Dollars currency
The city of Calgary has announced the inception of Calgary Digital Dollars, making it the first city in Canada to create its…
Coinsquare acquires BlockEQ for $12 million
Toronto-based Coinsquare has acquired BlockEQ, a cryptocurrency wallet running on Stellar, for $12 million. BlockEQ allows…
Kik allowing P2P transactions on Kin
Waterloo-based Kik has launched admin tipping, a feature that allows users to send the cryptocurrency Kin to other users in…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Stock option shakeup
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Toronto-based financial data platform Quandl acquired by Nasdaq
Nasdaq has acquired Toronto-based Quandl, a provider of alternative and core financial data. Quandl’s platform will be…
Intuit Canada and Futurpreneur partner to teach entrepreneurs financial basics
Intuit Canada and Futurpreneur have announced a new partnership to support young entrepreneurs in the Canadian ecosystem. Through…
RBC launches its roboadvisor across Canada
RBC has launched its investment roboadvisor, RBC InvestEase, across Canada. RBC said the digital investment advice service…
Ratehub acquires MoneySense
Toronto-based Ratehub has acquired personal finance magazine MoneySense. The deal is expected to close on December 1, 2018,…
Digital Finance Institute announces FinTech & AI Awards winners
The Digital Finance Institute has announced the winners of its 4th annual Canadian FinTech & AI Awards, which recognize…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Edward Snowden explains blockchain
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
TransferWise opens API to Canadian businesses
Digital money transfer platform TransferWise has opened access to its API allowing Canadian businesses to integrate TransferWise…
Silicon Valley Bank wants Canadian entrepreneurs to fill out its Startup Outlook survey
Silicon Valley Bank is holding its first Startup Outlook survey in Canada. While Silicon Valley Bank has been investing in…
F|T: The FinTech Times – A whole new asset class
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Wealth management platform d1g1t closes $9 million Series A
FinTech company d1g1t has closed its second round of Series A financing for its enterprise digital wealth management platform.…