Forrester predicts that 2024 is the year that micropayments will break out of their niche and become an alternative to subscriptions. [Read more…] about TODAQ Launches Micropayments and AI Conversational Checkout
ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
Calgary’s ZayZoon, the leading Earned Wage Access (EWA) provider for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced it has raised $20 million in an extension of its Series B financing. [Read more…] about ZayZoon Raises $15M in Series B Extension from Viola Fintech and Intuit Ventures
Stripe and Amazon Elevate Retail in Canada with Checkout-Free Just Walk Out Technology
Stripe is expanded its partnership with Amazon to power payments for retailers using Just Walk Out technology in Canada. [Read more…] about Stripe and Amazon Elevate Retail in Canada with Checkout-Free Just Walk Out Technology
Helcim Raises $27 Million From Silicon Valley To Transform Payment Processing
Calgary’s Helcim has raised a $27 million Series B funding round led by San Francisco venture capital firm Headline. [Read more…] about Helcim Raises $27 Million From Silicon Valley To Transform Payment Processing
Levr.ai Raises Additional $1 Million for North American Expansion in Small Business Loan Software
Vancouver’s Levr.ai has raised another $1 million, building on the momentum of its previously announced funding in 2023. This brings Levr.ai’s total funding to over $2.5 million. [Read more…] about Levr.ai Raises Additional $1 Million for North American Expansion in Small Business Loan Software
Purpose Investments Marks Three-Year Anniversary of the World’s First Bitcoin ETF
Three years ago Purpose Investments made history by launching the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCC), the world’s first Bitcoin ETF backed by physically settled Bitcoin. [Read more…] about Purpose Investments Marks Three-Year Anniversary of the World’s First Bitcoin ETF
Canada’s Financial Shift: Wise’s Take on Payments Modernization and Open Banking
Payments modernization and open banking are gamechangers for Canada’s financial sector. The announcements made in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement are a testament to the ever changing fintech ecosystem and the need for increased competition to ensure consumers can continue to make the right choices for themselves when selecting a financial services provider. [Read more…] about Canada’s Financial Shift: Wise’s Take on Payments Modernization and Open Banking
KOHO To Become a Bank, Teams Up With Ex-Tangerine CEO for Canadian License
Late last year KOHO Financial announced that it successfully raised an additional $86 million in a series D extension at an $800 million valuation and has surpassed one million users. [Read more…] about KOHO To Become a Bank, Teams Up With Ex-Tangerine CEO for Canadian License
Digital Wealth Solutions Provider Nest Wealth Acquired by Objectway
Toronto’s Nest Wealth has been acquired by Italy’s Objectway, an as-a-service software and services to banks, wealth and asset managers. [Read more…] about Digital Wealth Solutions Provider Nest Wealth Acquired by Objectway
Bitget Commits $10 Million to Empower Females in Blockchain Tech Industry
A Canadian web3 company recently announced a $10 million commitment toward promoting a balance of sexes within the blockchain community. [Read more…] about Bitget Commits $10 Million to Empower Females in Blockchain Tech Industry