Today in FinTech: Skrumble Network raises $19 million CAD in ICO, Goldmoney partners with Malbex Resources
Several Canadian FinTechs have made announcements on the growth of their companies, launching new features and partnerships.…
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Etherparty announces startups getting free use of its ICO creation platform
Etherparty Smart Contracts, which provides smart contract software solutions for enterprises, has announced the winning entries…
Flinks closes $1.75 million from National Bank, Luge Capital
Montreal-based FinTech Flinks has raised a $1.75 million in a seed round as it looks to expand its product platform. The funding…
OSC study: Lack of cryptocurrency knowledge putting Ontarians at risk
A new study by the Ontario Securities Commission has found that while five percent of Ontarians (approximately 500,000 people)…
RBC launches Reach accelerator with Highline BETA
RBC is launching an accelerator through its new venture arm, RBC Ventures, in partnership with Highline BETA, BetaKit has learned.…
#EmpireFinTech panel says government slowness on regulation leading to loss in blockchain talent
While FinTechs have enjoyed a reputation for disrupting financial institutions, with the rising popularity of blockchain and…
CryptoKitties launches KittyVerse to attract more third-party developers
Vancouver-based CryptoKitties has announced the launch of its KittyVerse platform, which allows third-party companies to launch…
Kik launches gamified features to drive Kin adoption
Just over a year after launching Kin, Kik announced a series of new features to drive adoption of its cryptocurrency. Specifically,…
F|T: The FinTech Times – Staring down the future of banking
Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If you want to read…
Finance Montréal launching FinTech hub for startups
Finance Montréal has announced the creation of the Montréal FinTech Station, with support from the Government of Quebec.…
How DCTRL creates the foundation for Vancouver’s blockchain companies
On the corner of Pender and Richards streets in downtown Vancouver, an unmarked black door faces the traffic. Sandwiched between…
Peoples Trust Company acquires Vancouver-based Lendful
Vancouver-based Lendful, a consumer lending marketplace, has been acquired by Peoples Trust Company. Vancouver-based Peoples…
PayPal set to acquire Hyperwallet for $400 million
PayPal announced that it is set to acquire HyperWallet, a digital payout provider aimed at the sharing and gig economies, for…
IdentityNorth predicts the future of digital identity in health care, payments
This week, IdentityNorth returned to Toronto to connect Canadian and international leaders discussing Canada’s role in…
Interac opens innovation lab in Communitech
Interac has announced the launch of the Interac Lab in Kitchener-based tech hub Communitech. The Interac Lab will support the…