Dapper Labs lays off 22 percent of staff
Vancouver tech startups Dapper and Hootsuite both made layoffs this week.
FinTech
Mogo at risk of being delisted from Nasdaq for sub-$1 USD share price
The Vancouver FinTech startup has 180 days to get over $1 USD.
Blossom Social secures $750,000 to build âCanadaâs first social brokerageâ
Amid market downturn, CEO says community is âmore important than everâ for retail investors.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple stakes its crypto claim
Plus: WonderFi swaps CEO as company plans stock trading, sports betting hedge.
Float quadruples revenue YoY despite increased competition, choppy economy
CEO: âIn terms of new entrants, we’re clearly the fastest-growing and the largest.”
Wealthsimple becomes first regulated Canadian crypto platform to offer staking
âWe continue to push the boundariesâŠand have lots more in store.â
WonderFi swaps CEOs, plans hedge against crypto volatility with stock trading and sports betting
New CEO brings operational experience as WonderFi looks to diversify beyond crypto to find new revenue streams.
Manzil launches âthe Halal version of Wealthsimpleâ for Muslim Canadians
Manzil aims to help Muslims balance financial needs and religious requirements.
F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple achieves a Canadian FinTech first, plots new products
Plus: Mastercard to help make crypto trading easier.
Super Advisor secures $2 million to give financial advisors independence
Rhino Ventures-backed Super Advisor wants to help financial advisors strike out on their own.
SingleKey acquires competitor Naborly to take the risk out of renting
The deal stands to triple SingleKeyâs user base.
Wealthsimple first FinTech startup approved by Bank of Canada for direct settlement
The approval will give Wealthsimple direct access to Real-Time Rail.
Mortgage startup Perch raises $4 million with continued backing from venture arm of National Association of Realtors
Perch wants to use data to change mortgages and real estate.
F|T: The FinTech Times – FinTech startups say whatâs happening in Canada is “not normalâ
Plus: Abraham Tachjian says open banking work “absolutely” on track.
Amid questions on progress, Canadaâs open banking lead says implementation âabsolutelyâ remains on track
Abraham Tachjian says 2021 open banking report is his âroadmap.â