Boris Wertz thinks science is the new moat for Canadian tech
The Version One Ventures investor explains why he bets big on AI, robotics, and Web3.
Web3
Canada’s digital sovereignty: why we can’t ignore stablecoins
The world is building new rails for money, but the Canadian dollar isn’t on them.
Shopify collaborates with Coinbase and Stripe to support USDC stablecoin payments
Feature roll out allows merchants to accept USDC and convert to their local currency.
Rails launches hybrid crypto exchange after raising $14 million USD in token warrant sale
Toronto and Miami’s Rails claims to provide self-custody without sacrificing performance.
Jim Balsillie calls on Ottawa to prioritize stablecoins at Inventures fireside with Premier Smith
Premier indicated willingness to add Web3 expert to the Alberta Securities Commission.
The Canadian engineer trying to fix the internet’s original sin
Coinbase’s Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.
“Both strategic and patriotic”: Wealthsimple selects Tetra Trust as its first Canadian digital asset custodian
Tetra Trust has seen an uptick in businesses seeking to reduce their exposure to the US.
Stablecorp secures funding to build out its stablecoin pegged to Canadian dollar
Coinbase Ventures backs funding round as exchange endures cyberattack fallout.
Coinbase Canada CEO pushes for crypto-friendly government just as company reveals hack that could cost up to $400 million USD
Cyberattack comes at bad time for US-based crypto exchange.
Consensus won’t return to Toronto in 2026
CoinDesk will hold next year’s crypto event in Miami.
An AI-powered Bloomberg for Web3
Validation Cloud turned to AWS to help build its real-time Web3 intelligence platform.
“No plans are set” but Robinhood expects to “develop [its] offering” in Canada post-WonderFi acquisition
Robinhood Crypto SVP says US trading platform’s immediate focus in Canada is on crypto.
Robinhood to buy WonderFi for $250 million CAD as US trading platform targets Canadian expansion
WonderFi to “accelerate Robinhood’s mission” north of the border.
Vancouver byelection result threatens mayor’s “Bitcoin-friendly city” brand
After a recent byelection loss, does Mayor Ken Sim still consider Bitcoin a “hill worth dying on?”
Shakepay becomes first crypto company granted Payments Canada membership
Milestone gives Shakepay access to core payments infrastructure and a seat at the table “to demand for change.”