Calgary-based digital asset custodian Balance has officially registered its subsidiary, Balance Trust Company, as a special purpose trust under Alberta’s Loan and Trust Corporations Act. [Read more…] about Balance Trust Becomes Qualified Custodian for Canadian and US Crypto Markets
KOHO Secures $190M to Fuel Growth, Expand Lending, and Advance Bank License Goals
KOHO, a leading Canadian Challenger Bank, announced today that it has secured $190 million in additional funding, consisting of $40 million in equity and $150 million in debt. [Read more…] about KOHO Secures $190M to Fuel Growth, Expand Lending, and Advance Bank License Goals
Scotiabank Expands Partnership with Nova Credit to Help New Immigrants Access Higher Credit Limits
Credit invisibility, or lack of a credit record, can be a huge barrier to credit for those entering Canada, as access to the formal credit system traditionally requires existing local credit history. [Read more…] about Scotiabank Expands Partnership with Nova Credit to Help New Immigrants Access Higher Credit Limits
Bloks.app Secures $1.5 Million Seed Funding to Transform Investment Teams with AI
Ottawa-based startup Bloks.app has closed a USD $1.5 million seed funding round led by Storytime Capital and Mistral Ventures, with additional participation from MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund and prominent angel investors from Apple, LinkedIn, and Grindr. [Read more…] about Bloks.app Secures $1.5 Million Seed Funding to Transform Investment Teams with AI
Shakepay Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires to Drive Institutional Growth
Montreal-based crypto exchange Shakepay has announced two significant new hires: Sabrina Tricarico as Head of Marketing and Jessica Raybeck as Head of Trading & Sales. [Read more…] about Shakepay Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires to Drive Institutional Growth
Enercare Chooses Stripe As Its Strategic Payments Partner
Enercare, one of Canada’s leading home and commercial service providers, announced today its partnership with Stripe to streamline its online payments system. [Read more…] about Enercare Chooses Stripe As Its Strategic Payments Partner
Zūm Rails Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Miami Amid Rapid Growth
Montreal’s Zūm Rails announced today that they have formally established its U.S. headquarters in Miami and their CEO Miles Schwartz will permanently relocate to Florida. [Read more…] about Zūm Rails Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Miami Amid Rapid Growth
d1g1t Powers Burkett Asset Management’s Digital Transformation to Enhance Client Experience
Victoria’s Burkett Asset Management has implemented d1g1t‘s enterprise wealth management platform to streamline the wealth management lifecycle. [Read more…] about d1g1t Powers Burkett Asset Management’s Digital Transformation to Enhance Client Experience
BMO Helps Newcomers Make Real Financial Progress Through Nova Credit Partnership
In an era of unprecedented global mobility, national financial systems must adapt to welcome newcomers. However, the immigrant journey, often fuelled by aspirations, is frequently met with the harsh reality of financial exclusion. [Read more…] about BMO Helps Newcomers Make Real Financial Progress Through Nova Credit Partnership
Dolphin Realty Acquires 49% of Homebaba to Expand Digital Footprint
Toronto-based real estate brokerage Dolphin Realty has made a strategic move by acquiring a 49% stake in Homebaba Technologies, a prominent Canadian online platform for new homes and condos. [Read more…] about Dolphin Realty Acquires 49% of Homebaba to Expand Digital Footprint