WeChat Pay and Alipay now supported by select Cadillac Fairview malls
After partnering with Tourism Toronto and Tourism Montreal to bring Chinese mobile payments into the market, OTT Pay is now…
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Today in blockchain: Bluzelle raises $24.4M CAD in ICO, RightMesh launching emergency communications app
Over the past few weeks, several blockchain companies have made announcements launching new features and expanding their technologies.…
Coinsquare announces $30 million in funding, new executive hires
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare has closed an equity financing round with Canaccord, raising a total of $30 million. Coinsquare…
Today in FinTech: Hardbacon launches iOS app, Payment Source partners with Paytm Canada
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
F|T: The FinTech Times – eBay is ditching PayPal
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
iComplyICO raises angel investment from Uber founding team member
Vancouver-based iComplyICO, which offers a platform automating compliance procedures for initial coin offerings (ICOs) and…
Today in key hires: Wiivv announces new VP, Smooth Commerce adds former CFL SVP to team
Today, two companies announced major additions to their team. Here’s the latest update on who’s added to their…
Financeit hires 15-year Tangerine veteran as chief compliance officer
Toronto-based Financeit has hired a new chief compliance officer. “Dante’s expertise in legal and compliance will…
Today in FinTech: ATB Financial partners with SecureKey, Wealthbar launches new robo-advisor service
Over the past few weeks, several FinTechs have made announcements launching new features and partnerships. Here’s the latest…
Montreal-based Leadweb wants to build a blockchain-focused supercluster
Montreal-based web and mobile app development company Leadweb is planning to go ahead with its proposed supercluster without…
Bench raises $23 million to expand its accounting automation features
Vancouver-based Bench has raised $23 million CAD in Series B follow-on funding as part of its product’s expansion. Bench…
OneEleven launches insurtech growth program with Aviva Canada
Toronto-based OneEleven has launched an insurtech growth program with insurance company Aviva Canada. The four-month program…
Drop closes $25.8 million Series A, repatriates former Airbnb exec
Toronto-based Drop announced today that it has closed a $25.8 million CAD Series A round ($21 million USD), led by New Enterprise…
Ethereum Capital wants to raise $50 million to invest in Ethereum-based companies
Several Canadian VC firms and technologists have banded together to launch Toronto-based Ethereum Capital, a company dedicated…
3iQ first firm to have OSC and CSA-approved crypto fund
Toronto-based 3iQ said it has agreed to terms and conditions with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Canadian…