Lighthouse Labs launches course to address shortage of blockchain developer talent
Coding academy Lighthouse Labs has announced the launch of its Blockchain for Developers course. Blockchain for Developers…
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Simplii Financial, BMO warn customers that ‘fraudsters’ may have breached customer accounts
The Bank of Montreal (BMO) and CIBC’s Simplii Financial direct banking subsidiary are warning customers about a potential…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Cryptocurrency crackdown
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Today in FinTech: nanopay, RentMoola, SecureKey
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Today in crypto: OSC and BCSC crack down on unregistered cryptocurrencies, CryptoKitties gets sued
This week was not the best for cryptocurrency companies operating in Canada, with regulators turning their attention to the…
C2 Montreal panel: Lack of education, slow gov’t regulation delaying widespread blockchain adoption
At C2 Montreal this week — Montreal’s largest business conference — it was surprising that only about 20 percent of the…
F|T: The FinTech Times – PayPal’s $2.2 billion iZettle acquisition
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
With $2 million in seed funding, NorthOne wants companies to understand their financial health
Toronto-based NorthOne has raised $2 million in seed funding to build out its mobile banking platform targeting small businesses.…
Project Jasper Phase III shows blockchain is feasible for securities settlements
Blockchain technology can be used to automate instantaneous securities settlements, according to Phase III of Project Jasper,…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Apple is launching a credit card
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Today in FinTech: Wave partners with Microsoft, TransferWise debit card coming to Canada
One Canadian FinTech had a major announcement with a global tech giant, while another global giant is set to make strides in…
Visa, PayPal bring mobile payment partnership to Canada
Visa and PayPal are bringing their digital and mobile payment collaboration to Canada. The two companies have already collaborated…
Smooth Commerce powering Basil Box mobile order ahead and loyalty app
Smooth Commerce, a mobile order and payment solution for retail verticals, has launched the Basil Box App for iOS and Android.…
F|T: The FinTech Times – New FinTech accelerators
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Kik’s Kin Foundation announces plans to build its own blockchain
The Kin Foundation, Kik’s non-profit governance body overseeing the Kin cryptocurrency, announced that it will build…