F|T: The FinTech Times – PayPal’s $2.2 billion iZettle acquisition
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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
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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…
Ontario government launches $3 million pilot project with Lending Loop for small business loans
The Ontario government is providing P2P lender Lending Loop with $3 million to support loans to small businesses. The two-year…
Holdun investment firm launches FinTech accelerator in Montreal
Holdun — an investment firm with roots in Montreal — has launched the Holt FinTech accelerator. Open to 10 companies around…
F|T: The FinTech Times – The latest FinTech unicorn
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Today in company updates: Flashfood expands to US, Mogo hits new milestone, CineSend powers Tribeca Film Festival
Canadian startups across the country have new announcements to share. Here’s the latest on Canada’s movers and shakers.…
#BCTECHSummit speaker Wellington Sculley explains how blockchain will benefit the Canadian economy
The #BCTECH Summit is less than a month away, and the event continues to add speakers and sessions featuring some of the biggest…
Aion Network launches blockchain interoperability platform to public
Today, the Aion Network, a platform that aims to solve blockchain’s interoperability problem, launched to the public.…