First Block Capital has announced that its bitcoin trust, FBC Bitcoin Trust, has achieved mutual fund status in Canada, allowing investors to place funds in registered accounts such as a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). [Read more…] about Bitcoin Mutual Fund Launches in Canada
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Meet Your Favourite Fintechs at Startup Open House
Startup Open House returns later this month for its 6th time and promises to be the biggest tech community event in Canada. [Read more…] about Meet Your Favourite Fintechs at Startup Open House
Vancouver’s Finhaven Raises Series A Round
Vancouver’s Finhaven has raised a $5.13 million USD Series A round led by Dunamu & Partners, with participation from Lanebury Growth Capital, Medici Leading Enterprise Fund, TheVentures, and two unnamed individual investors. [Read more…] about Vancouver’s Finhaven Raises Series A Round
CIX Includes Fintech Startups in List of 20 Most Innovative
The CIX has announced the 20 innovative Canadian tech companies that have been selected into the annual CIX Top 20 program and the list includes two fintech startups. [Read more…] about CIX Includes Fintech Startups in List of 20 Most Innovative
Flexiti Closes $80 Million Mezzanine Debt Facility
Flexiti today announced it has received an $80 million mezzanine debt facility from Credit Suisse Asset Management. [Read more…] about Flexiti Closes $80 Million Mezzanine Debt Facility
Fintech Companies Lead the Pack in LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups
The list of Canada’s most sought-after startups in 2018 is out, and it’s no surprise that technology is leading the pack, according to a new LinkedIn report. [Read more…] about Fintech Companies Lead the Pack in LinkedIn’s Top Canadian Startups
AltFi FinTech Summit Lands in Toronto in December
The AltFi FinTech Summit is coming to Toronto on December 5, 2018.
Launched in 2013, the Summit connects alternative finance platforms, FinTechs, and institutional investors to discuss what’s next for the sector. [Read more…] about AltFi FinTech Summit Lands in Toronto in December
Featured Job: Senior Data Engineer at Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple is democratizing financial investing to make smart investing easy, accessible, and transparent for everyone.
With over $2.5 Billion in assets under management and 100,000+ clients, they’re the market leader in Canada and are fast growing in the US and UK. [Read more…] about Featured Job: Senior Data Engineer at Wealthsimple
Newton Crypto Raises Up To $15 Million Through Partnership
Newton announced today that it has entered into a partnership with DVX Capital Markets which will see affiliate DV Trading invest up to $15 million in debt and equity. [Read more…] about Newton Crypto Raises Up To $15 Million Through Partnership
Koho Turns to Cinema to get Consumers Woke to Banking
Toronto-headquartered Koho has created a cinematic provocation in response to North Americans paying among the highest banking fees in the world. [Read more…] about Koho Turns to Cinema to get Consumers Woke to Banking