F|T: The FinTech Times – Left in the cold
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Brim Financial, Canadian Western Bank partner to launch FinTech platform, consumer credit cards
Following its $25 million CAD Series B round last month, Toronto-based FinTech startup Brim Financial has teamed up with Canadian…
One year after raising seed round, PolicyMe launches digital life insurance product
PolicyMe, an insurtech startup based in Toronto, has officially launched its new digital insurance product, which allows Canadians…
Payfare’s IPO reaches $75.2 million following exercise of over-allotment option
Toronto FinTech startup Payfare’s initial public offering (IPO) has increased to $75.2 million following an over-allotment…
Lightspeed launches payments product in UK, Europe
Lightspeed POS is launching its payments product in the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe. Lightspeed Payments will be rolled…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Crypto compliance
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OSC charges head of cryptocurrency company Peblik with fraud, securities act offences
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has charged Stephan Katmarian, the CEO and COO of Peblik Inc., for violating Ontario’s…
Nuvei, Mogo expand reach into crypto space with new product offerings
Two of Canada’s largest publicly-traded FinTech companies, Montréal-based Nuvei and Vancouver’s Mogo, have recently introduced…
Dapper Labs raises $305 million to expand NBA Top Shot product to other sports leagues
Vancouver-based blockchain startup Dapper Labs has raised $305 million USD in financing as the company claims to see success…
OSC demands crypto trading platforms bring operations into compliance with securities regulations
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is looking to crack down on unregistered cryptocurrency trading platforms operating…
F|T: The FinTech Times – A cry for help from Coinbase users
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Highline Beta, Station FinTech launch FinTech accelerator in Montréal
Finance Montréal initiative Station FinTech and Highline Beta have teamed up to open a new pan-Canadian Montréal-based FinTech…
Mogo to acquire Moka in $64 million deal as it looks to launch free stock trading
Publicly-traded Vancouver-based digital payments provider Mogo has announced plans to acquire Montreal’s Moka in a $64 million…
FinTech startup Beanworks to be acquired by Quadient for $104 million CAD
Vancouver-based FinTech startup Beanworks is set to be acquired by French enterprise company Quadient for $104 million CAD…
Today in funding: LoginID, Visualping, ClearRisk, Emerge Commerce, Fusebill
Five Canadian tech companies have recently secured funding to fuel their growth, including LoginID, Visualping, ClearRisk,…