Which Canadian city has the best FinTech ecosystem?
Six months ago we published the second edition of FCP’s FinTech Map and received great feedback. We explored the strengths,…
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Coinsquare acquires decentralized crypto platform StellarX
Coinsquare today announced the acquisition of StellarX, a decentralized crypto platform. StellarX is a new global trading platform…
The QuadrigaCX debacle continues, with new revelations
Last week, BetaKit reported on the embattled crypto exchange firm, QuadrigaCX. The firm currently owes its clients $250 million,…
F|T: The FinTech Times – The collapse of QuadrigaCX
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Canadian startup, ClickDishes, partners with Chinese payment platform Alipay
Vancouver-based ClickDishes is working with Alipay, a major digital payment platform in China, to allow users to order food…
Accenture finalizes acquisition of financial services assets from Zafin
Accenture has announced the completion of a transaction with Toronto-based Zafin, which will see select professional-services…
F|T: The FinTech Times – A bad week for Canadian crypto exchanges
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Koho continues to attack traditional banking features with new joint accounts
Today, Toronto-based Koho launched its joint account feature, allowing users to share finances with their partner, family member,…
Meridian set to launch its new digital bank, Motusbank
Meridian has been given the green-light by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to move ahead with its…
QuadrigaCX owes its clients $250 million CAD that the company cannot access
In 2018, Vancouver-based QuadrigaCX was one of Canada’s largest crypto exchanges, now in 2019, the company is beset by…
Limelight Platform appoints Shawn Naggiar as new president and COO
Former Act-On Software executive, Shawn Naggiar, is joining Toronto-based Limelight Platform as president and COO, to lead…
Coinsquare lays off 40 employees, including key executives
Toronto-based Coinsquare laid off a significant portion of the company today, BetaKit has learned. Multiple sources placed…
Toronto-based Vouchr joins Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator
Vouchr, the Toronto-based developer of a digital gifting platform, has joined the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator, which aims…
Moregidge secures $500,000 pre-seed round to bridge gap between brokers and realtors
Toronto-based Moregidge, developers of an online platform that seeks to ease the home-buying process for brokers, realtors,…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Travel lending for your dream vacation
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…