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FinTech
Keep emerges from stealth to launch Canadian small business banking platform
Toronto-based “all-in-one” FinTech firm backed by Treville, Silicon Valley Bank, Rebel Fund, and more.
Shopify debuts AI-based store designer as part of summer update
The e-commerce giant is revamping its features as rival Lightspeed readies its earnings.
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.
Una Software secures new seed funding as startup adds AI into its financial planning platform
Staircase Ventures-led round brings Una’s total funding to $10 million USD.
“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.
Canadian FinTech leaders “cautiously optimistic” about open banking, payments modernization under Mark Carney
Jaded from years of waiting, FinTech players hope Carney’s UK track record translates into domestic policy action.
Amilia raises $35 million led by Vertu Capital to help more community centres manage operations
Management and payments platform supports 6,600 recreation facilities across North America, including the YMCA.
Propel has a record first quarter while Thinkific sees modest gains
The FinTech and edtech companies told two very different tales with their earnings.
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.”
TD Bank’s chief AI scientist talks about emerging models, safety, and Layer 6’s new NYC office
Maksims Volkovs shares what Layer 6 has been working on and what keeps him up at night.
Antler Canada adds former Quandl CEO Tammer Kamel as VC firm gears up for Fund II
Kamel to lead Fund II with fellow GP Bernie Li and newly promoted associate partner Shambhavi Mishra.