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…
FinTech
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…
Wealthsimple raises $50 million in funding, announces $1 billion in assets under administration
Wealthsimple has raised a $50 million Series B from Power Financial, and announced that it has $1 billion in assets under administration.…
Ulule wants to be the “best” crowdfunding platform instead of the biggest
If you’re in North America but outside Quebec, it’s entirely possible that you’ve never heard of Ulule. That’s not…
Ferst Digital wants to rebundle fragmented SMB banking with its API-enabled platform
FinTechs are well-known for unbundling services that banks traditionally offer, and making it a better experience; it’s why…
F|T: The FinTech Times – The future of FinTech is magic
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Empire Startups Conference wants to connect Canadian FinTechs with US investors
On June 27, NYC-based Empire Startups is bringing its FinTech Conference to Toronto. Hosted at The Great Hall music venue on…