As unregulated crypto players collapse around the world, Netcoins expands into the US
Canadian firm aims to offer âcompliantâ alternative to unregistered US exchanges.
FinTech
Levr.ai closes $1 million in pre-seed funding to simplify loan applications
After seeing qualified businesses struggle to secure financing, Levr.ai sought to create an easier process.
Koho lays off 14 percent of staff
CEO claims cut doesnât extend runway, but will support growth efforts.
Conquest Planning raises $24 million to expand AI financial advisor solution to US, UK markets
Conquest is backed by Fidelity, RBC, and Portage.
F|T: The FinTech Times – CoinSmart, Coinsquare split leads to legal proceedings
Plus: PayPal to cut 2000 workers.
Canadian Web3 Council calls on Senate to examine how to “effectively harmonize” regulatory framework for digital assets
Web3 Council to Senate: “Canada must not be left behind.”
CoinSmart to seek monetary damages from Coinsquare following collapse of acquisition deal
CoinSmart accepts deal is no more, intends to âcommence legal proceedings against Coinsquare.â
As Clearco and Wayflyer struggle, Paperstack secures $9 million in equity, debt to fuel pivot into e-commerce lending
Paperstack sees room to grow as larger players cut back amid economic headwinds.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Stripe’s path to IPO
Plus: Blockstream lands $125 million.
Nuula sold to Nav Technologies following collapse of Series A round
Nuula CEO: Company planned to raised $5 million but it “became impossible to close.”
Bitcoin infrastructure startup Blockstream raises $125 million USD to expand crypto mining services
The Montréal firm claims demand for its hosting services remains high, despite volatile market.
Fintech Cadence, Atlantic FinTech partner to create national reach
Partnership hopes to unify FinTech clusters across the country.
F|T: The FinTech Times – A Clearco co-founder resigns as CEO, again
Plus: the end of an era for cryptoâs pseudo-banks.
Delphia places co-founder on leave over sexual assault allegations, lawsuit from former employee
Plaintiff: âI feel hurt and betrayed by Delphia’s co-founders.â
After navigating “major” changes to restaurant industry, Notch closes $13.7 million CAD to fuel pivot to FinTech
CEO: âWhen you have to pivot in COVID, that’s a challenging place to be.â