Project Jasper urges private-public sector collaboration to bring blockchain into financial system
Collaboration between the public and private sector can pave the way for developing a modernized, distributed ledger technology-based…
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Kik launches cryptocurrency; Bank of Canada says DLT not ready
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
#PayCanSummit argues open data is critical for FinTech innovation
Technological innovation continues to be a major catalyst for change across Canada’s financial services industry. There’s…
DMZ launches FinTech accelerator with BMO
Today, Toronto’s DMZ announced that it is partnering with BMO to launch a FinTech accelerator. The DMZ-BMO FinTech accelerator…
Goldmoney announces investment, partnership in UK-based Lend and Borrow Trust
Toronto-based Goldmoney, a gold-based payments and savings platform that allows users to acquire, store, and spend gold that…
Kik launches Kin to drive mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency
Kik announced the launch of Kin, its own cryptocurrency that the company says will serve as a foundation for a decentralized…
Report: 50 percent of Canadians “somewhat” anxious about the arrival of e-wallets
Canadians seem willing to embrace the digital payment revolution that is underway, with many ready to drop cheques and cash,…
Android Pay expected to launch in Canada on May 31
Android Pay is finally set to launch in Canada on May 31st, according to sources that have reached out to MobileSyrup with…
InterestPiggy’s platform invites financial service providers to compete for customers
InterestPiggy, an online interest rate marketplace that says it helps consumers find the best rates for their mortgages, savings,…
IBM launches accelerator program to help founders scale blockchain networks
IBM has announced the launch of its IBM Blockchain Founder Accelerator, an accelerator dedicated to helping enterprises and…
Today in company updates: RentMoola, Payment Rails, ExpertFile, Exact Media
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…
Mylo raises $750,000 for platform that invests your spare change
Montreal-based Mylo has raised a $750,000 pre-seed round from Ferst Capital Partners, with the participation of FinTech angel…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Canada needs a FinTech champion
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
F|T: The FinTech Times – The truth about blockchain
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Today in company updates: Flexiti Financial, Integrate.ai, Lightspeed, Overbond, StackAdapt
This week, several Canadian startups have made announcements, launching new features, partnerships, and more. Here’s the…