Tag: Canada

Blockchain services firm AlphaPoint has completed a proof-of-technology trial of its blockchain platform for Canada's Scotiabank. Read more: www.coindesk.com

Regulators in the U.K. and Canada have signed an agreement that will assist FinTech companies, making it easier for them to expand into each other’s markets. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com

After recent concern and controversy following events in the UK and U.S., to many, Canada seems like the most habitable country at the moment. Read more: www.forbes.com

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FSA) has inked a deal with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) on FinTech startups. Read more: www.finextra.com

The Bank of Canada is open to doing more financial technology experiments like the one it is currently conducting on a blockchain-based payment system. Read more: www.reuters.com

Digital currencies such as Bitcoin will not be safe without government intervention and are likely to be counterfeited, according to a Bank of Canada. Read more: www.finextra.com

PayPal is expanding its offering and reaching more users with the acquisition of bill payment company TIO Networks for roughly $233m. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

Financial planning software startup The Money Finder has raised $1.75m in a new round from Build Ventures and Innovacap. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) announced today the membership of its new Fintech Advisory Committee (FAC). Read more: www.fool.com

Toronto-based robo-advisor Wealthsimple has raised $15.25m from Power Financial Corp to launch in the US. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com