Following up Coinbase’s formal launch into Canada last year, the U.S. crypto titan announced this week that it has been registered as a Restricted Dealer by the Canadian Securities Administrators, making it the first international cryptocurrency exchange to be registered in Canada—and also the largest one in country, according to a statement from the firm. [Read more…] about In Canada, Crypto Giant Coinbase Completes ‘Crucial Milestone’
Dapper Labs
Dapper Labs Chilled by ‘Crypto Winter’
Former tech darling Dapper Labs is continuing a downward trajectory.
The Vancouver-born startup spun out of startup studio Axoim Zen in 2017 and shot toward fame through 2021 via non-fungible tokens and its Flow blockchain. [Read more…] about Dapper Labs Chilled by ‘Crypto Winter’
GameOn Raises Funding from Flow to Fuel Fintech-Infused Gaming Platform
GameOn Entertainment Technologies, a next-gen fantasy sports platform based in Vancouver, has secured strategic financing from industry leaders Lightning Capital and Flow, a blockchain platform established by NBA Top Shot maker Dapper Labs. [Read more…] about GameOn Raises Funding from Flow to Fuel Fintech-Infused Gaming Platform
Dapper Labs CEO Announces More Cuts, Promises ‘Huge Year’
Dapper Labs spun out of startup studio Axoim Zen in 2017 and was named to Techcouver’s 10 Homegrown B.C. Startups to Watch in 2021. [Read more…] about Dapper Labs CEO Announces More Cuts, Promises ‘Huge Year’
Industry Leaders Establish New National Trade Association, Canadian Web3 Council
Canadian entrepreneurs have played a fundamental role in shaping Web3 around the world, including founding some of the largest blockchain networks like Ethereum, Cosmos, and Flow, and many leading NFT platforms like NBA Top Shot and CryptoKitties. [Read more…] about Industry Leaders Establish New National Trade Association, Canadian Web3 Council
Four Canadian Companies Named To CB Insights Fintech 250
The financial services industry continues to attract tech companies that transform how people and businesses spend, save, borrow, invest, and more.
From capital markets to insurance and digital banking to wealth management, the Fintech 250 are among the most promising of these companies globally. [Read more…] about Four Canadian Companies Named To CB Insights Fintech 250
Vancouver-based CryptoKitties maker Dapper Labs raises $15 Million
Tech giants are betting on CryptoKitties. [Read more…] about Vancouver-based CryptoKitties maker Dapper Labs raises $15 Million