OSC finds Quadriga CEO ran “Ponzi scheme” leading up to crypto exchange’s downfall
A new report released by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has revealed that now-defunct crypto asset trading platform…
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Wave expands into banking with new small business account and debit card
Toronto-based Wave Financial, which has developed a financial planning platform for small business owners, is launching a small…
Coinsquare CEO says company was contacted about potential data breach affecting thousands of users last year
Coinsquare had indications over a year ago that thousands of its customer’s personal data had been breached, but only notified…
Today in funding: ICwhatUC, Emma
Two Canadian startups have announced fresh funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised how much, from whom,…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Open banking recovery
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Halal FinTech startup Manzil launches private placement offering on FrontFundr
Manzil, a Toronto-based FinTech startup that offers halal financial solutions including mortgages, is offering the public a…
Nesto raises $11.5 million Series A round as it looks to “simplify” the mortgage industry
Nesto, a startup focused on simplifying the mortgage financing experience, raised $11.5 million CAD in Series A financing.…
F|T: The FinTech Times – What’s leading FinTech funding?
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Canadian startup Boss Insights helping American small businesses navigate PPP loans
Since launching in early April, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a COVID-19 relief initiative in the United States that…
Cinchy secures $10 million, looks to expand data network into healthcare amid COVID-19
Toronto-based startup Cinchy has closed a $10 million CAD Series A funding round as it looks to help financial and healthcare…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Shopify strikes a balance
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Koho partnering with Hyr to offer early access to paycheques and government support
FinTech startup Koho is partnering with staffing startup Hyr, which provides in-app staffing solutions to employers, to give…
Following layoffs, Sensibill secures $5 million in debt financing
Many Canadian startups have faced challenges of late due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. Receipt management app Sensibill…
CI Financial extends ownership of WealthBar to 100 percent of the robo-advisor startup
Vancouver-based robo advisor startup WealthBar has been fully acquired by one of Canada’s largest wealth management firms,…
F|T: The FinTech Times – War chests
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…