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Canadian fintech investment falls as larger deals dominate
Investment fell by more than 40 per cent year on year as Canadian fintech deals shrank to 47, despite a second-quarter rebound.
Shakepay launches bitcoin-backed credit line in Canada
Eligible bitcoin holders in Canada can now access up to CAD $50,000 without selling coins, though collateral calls may follow price swings.
KOHO raises CAD $130 million in banking licence push
Fresh capital gives the Vancouver fintech a runway for expansion as it seeks federal bank status in Canada's tightly held market.
Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card
Customers can move up the queue by tapping a virtual card in shops, as Shakepay uses a points game to roll out its new prepaid card.
Visa, Wealthsimple pilot stablecoin settlement in Canada
The pilot could let Wealthsimple settle obligations seven days a week, a test of whether blockchain rails can modernise Canadian payments infrastructure.
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.
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The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Bitcoin's adolescence: From silk road to government treasuries
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KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users
Canadian app users can now trade more than 20 cryptocurrencies from CAD $1 without leaving KOHO's main platform.
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.
Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Banks could cut settlement delays and treasury friction as Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp prepare QCAD stablecoin rails for regulated use.
Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Canada's tokenised markets hinge on OSC engagement, institutional uptake and hybrid blockchain rails, speakers told a Toronto summit.
Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.
Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.
Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.
Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.
5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?
Political leaders remain unaware and sceptical amid calls for clearer regulation and support as stablecoin rises amongst Canadian investors.
Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules
Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.
Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin
While global banking leaders embrace stablecoins for innovation, Canada remains cautious, delaying adoption amidst evolving digital currency trends.
Nu launches in US with multi-currency Global account
A wider customer base and new cross-border fees are in Nu's sights as it begins serving US savers and international payers.
Shufti launches bank account verification in 70 nations
Businesses can now confirm account ownership before sending payments, with Shufti's tool covering more than 70 countries and easing fraud checks.
Velocity raises USD $10 million extension to Series A
Visa-backed investors have lifted Velocity's Series A to USD $48 million as stablecoin payments gain traction with institutions.
Bitget launches GPU rental-price perpetuals for traders
Retail traders can now bet on AI chip rental costs, as Bitget opens around-the-clock perpetuals tied to Nvidia GPU indices.
Bitget & UNICEF launch youth financial literacy module
Young learners will get free lessons on budgeting, credit and blockchain as the partnership targets financial skills in emerging economies.
Tether backs Plenti's Latin America expansion push
Tether's investment gives Plenti more firepower to expand into Peru and Bolivia as demand for dollar-based savings tools grows in Latin America.
Revolut wins US bank approval in key expansion step
Conditional approval from US regulators brings Revolut closer to offering loans, cards and FDIC-insured deposits to American customers by 2027.