F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple wants your savings, too
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Bunz launches rewards program, calls it a cryptocurrency
Toronto-based Bunz has launched a digital points rewards currency called BTZ. BTZ can be used within the trading and bartering…
RBC no longer allowing the use of credit cards for cryptocurrency transactions
RBC is no longer allowing the use of its credit cards for cryptocurrency transactions, according to a notice on its website.…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Twitter bans cryptocurrency ads
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Wealthsimple launches savings account
Wealthsimple has launched a savings account, its first product outside of investing. The company said benefits of the Smart…
Today in crypto: OMERS Ventures joins OB1 investment, Mogo launches MogoCrypto
This week, several Canadian institutions and companies made strides in the cryptocurrency space in Canada. Here’s the latest…
OneEleven and Aviva Canada announce five startups accepted into insurtech growth program
OneEleven has announced the five startups that have been accepted into its insurtech growth program, which it is hosting in…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Is Alexa ready for P2P payments?
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Nest Wealth launches platform to help small businesses provide group RRSP plans
Toronto-based Nest Wealth has launched Nest Wealth at Work, a solution providing group RRSP plans to small and medium-sized…
RBC opens API developer portal
RBC says it is the first Canadian bank to launch an API developer portal. The RBC Developers portal will allow eligible external…
TMX and Paycase launching cryptocurrency brokerage services
TMX’s Shorcan Digital Currency Network is partnering with Toronto-based Paycase to launch a new cryptocurrency brokerage…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Coinsquare wants to expand
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CryptoKitties raises $12 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Union Square Ventures
CryptoKitties, which was founded by Vancouver-based Axiom Zen, has raised $12 million USD, according to a report from Bloomberg.…
With $1.3 million, Finhaven is building a blockchain-powered securities exchange
Vancouver-based Finhaven has officially launched its equity and debt issuance platform on the heels of $1.3 million in seed…
Today in key hires: Bench hires ex-Hootsuite leads, Rangle.io announces new exec creative director
Over the past several weeks, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added…