Landjourney rebrands to Sweet, secures $7.4 million USD to simplify commercial lending beyond agriculture
Montreal-founded FinTech says its platform helps lenders complete previously “weeks-long processes” in days.
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Canadian platforms shouldn’t offer sports or entertainment prediction market bets, regulators say
Wealthsimple has argued that contract regulations shouldn’t differ according to subject matter.
Coinbase Canada’s Eric Richmond thinks “all-encompassing” crypto regulation could lighten the load
New CEO plans to push for clearer rules as he brings more financial products to Canadians.
Helcim raises $53 million amid shakeup in Canadian payments
Calgary company reaches $250-million valuation, hopes to grow after Moneris sells to US private equity.
Clearco secures $100 million USD for “rescaling” after difficult years
After recapitalizing in 2023, Toronto FinTech company says it will break even by Q4.
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RBC and BMO to sell off Canadian payment giant Moneris in $2-billion deal
US-based private equity firm Francisco Partners purchases one of Canada’s largest payment processors.
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Calgary crypto exchange Catalyx permanently barred from operating
Former crypto exchange’s CEO, Hyuk Jae Park, will also pay a $90,000 fine to Alberta Securities Commission.
Questrade is remaking its platform for an AI-driven investing market
Digital brokerage showcased chatbot-driven investing, research, and trading options at summer product showcase.
Wealthsimple reports “biggest quarter ever” as it nearly doubles assets under management in a year
Toronto FinTech firm added roughly 200,000 users and recorded largest-ever quarter for net deposits.
Ramp fully launches in Canada alongside new Toronto office
New York-based FinTech enters a market currently held by domestic players like Float and Venn.
Vena Solutions set to acquire Morpheo AI in agentic capability push
Toronto startups combine to deepen the role of AI in financial planning and analysis.
Tenor raises $2.5 million USD to build blockchain-based lending platform
Québec crypto startup wants a world where more borrowing happens on-chain.
APX teams up with Netcoins to offer crypto-backed loans
Netcoins is the first Canadian platform using APX’s lending-as-a-service infrastructure.