Montréal FinTech firms target payments with latest offerings
Both Flinks and Shakepay reveal new payment services for businesses and consumers.
Web3
Hoping to be the go-to platform for blockchain devs, Uniblock secures $3.1 million CAD
Uniblock aims to unify fragmented blockchain tools into a single platform.
WonderFi-owned Bitbuy acquires customers of fellow regulated Canadian crypto exchange Bitvo
The move comes a year after the collapse of Bitvo’s deal with would-be acquirer FTX.
Tokens.com slashes headcount by 40 percent in push to cut costs
Web3 firm is also exploring a potential sale of business segments.
Bigg Digital Assets, owner of Netcoins, appoints Dan Reitzik as new interim CEO
Reitzik most recently served as CEO of TerraZero, a subsidiary of Bigg.
WonderFi files SEC registration statement as crypto firm eyes Nasdaq listing
CEO called the move “an important first step” towards US expansion.
Netcoins loses $343,000 in second security breach within 17 months
“Bad actor” makes off with hundreds of thousands from the cryptocurrency platform’s operational float.
Aquanow launches AQN Digital Ventures Fund to back next generation of blockchain startups
Fund has already invested more than $1 million in seven companies, including BoomFi and Mash.
Web3 startup LayerZero Labs fighting $21.3-million lawsuit from FTX
Bankrupt crypto exchange suing LayerZero over alleged fraudulent transfers.
TikTok to remove ‘Storefront’ integration with Shopify and others, pushing merchants to use TikTok Shop
As one integration ends, Shopify adds another: USDC payments through Solana Pay.
Coinberry team relaunches with APX Lending platform prioritizing ‘safety and security’
APX Lending says it stresses integrity and reliability in its crypto dealings.
Coinbase says it wants to be a long-term leader in Canada’s crypto market
With “regulatory clarity” and a new country director, Coinbase says it’s ready to grow in Canada.
DeFi company Wellfield inks deal to acquire crypto custodian Brane Trust
Canadian crypto consolidation continues with Toronto, Ottawa firms set to join forces.
Dapper Labs makes third round of layoffs since November as crypto winter continues
NBA Top Shot creator lays off 51 people amid NFT market struggles.
WonderFi, Coinsquare, CoinSmart merge as landmark Canadian crypto deal closes
The merger comes during a challenging time for the crypto industry.