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As stablecoin compliance deadline looms, Canada’s crypto industry calls for consultation

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/06/2024 15:54 EDT

Coinbase, Kraken, Wealthsimple, WonderFi among those urging CSA to reconsider crackdown on fiat-backed stablecoins. Read more ›

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Maple VC backs Canadian-founded Dexa’s $6-million seed round

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 02/06/2024 15:45 EDT

Dexa offers an AI-powered search tool for podcast listeners. Read more ›

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Blockchain startup Hivello raises $3.3 million CAD in pre-seed funding

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 02/06/2024 13:05 EDT

Hivello wants to democratize access to Web3 projects. Read more ›

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Deal volume in Canada’s FinTech sector fell by 50 percent in 2023

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/06/2024 07:00 EDT

2024 will be “pivotal” as FinTech startups approach the end of their runway. Read more ›

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S|W: The SaaS Weekly – Toronto trio of tech firms shed jobs a second time

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/06/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Antitrust regulations dampen deals and Meta’s paying dividends. Read more ›

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Wealthsimple surpasses combined $200 million for venture, private credit, equity funds

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/05/2024 17:39 EDT

The FinTech firm’s trio of alternative investment funds have seen demand from retail investors. Read more ›

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Q4 Inc. delists from TSX as Sumeru Equity Partners buyout closes

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/05/2024 15:42 EDT

Just over two years after TSX IPO, Q4 Inc. becomes the latest Canadian tech company to go private. Read more ›

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How to make data-driven decisions in your startup

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Stefan Palios @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/05/2024 06:02 EDT

A bad dashboard can be a distraction. The right dashboard can be a business driver. Read more ›

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Block and PayPal cull staffers in latest tech layoffs

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/05/2024 05:30 EDT

Plus: Koho wants a licence to compete. Read more ›

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Koho wants to be the new bank on Bay Street

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Bianca Bharti @ BetaKit · 02/05/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: C100 CEO is out after less than two years in role. Read more ›

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Untether AI’s new CEO is here for global scale

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Douglas Soltys @ BetaKit · 02/04/2024 18:27 EDT

Chris Walker left retirement to lead Untether AI’s “scaling moment.” Read more ›

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C100 hires Michael Buhr as next leader, with Ray Newal out as CEO

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/02/2024 17:19 EDT

Newal departs after a year and a half as CEO. Read more ›

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These three SaaS companies are hiring developers, engineers in Canada

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/02/2024 16:04 EDT

Software developers remain one of the country’s most in-demand roles. Read more ›

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Workspace analytics startup Relogix acquired by HubStar

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/02/2024 13:32 EDT

Ottawa startup develops sensors that track office space occupancy. Read more ›

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Amid rising business costs, GoDaddy’s Young Lee shares how Canadian companies can keep them in check

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit 3 place · 02/02/2024 13:20 EDT

“Canadian small business owners are stretched thinner than ever.” Read more ›

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Toronto software companies Top Hat, Loopio, Wattpad make layoffs

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Josh Scott @ BetaKit 2 place · 02/02/2024 06:00 EDT

Trio downsizes for second time in past year as tech cuts continue into 2024. Read more ›

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H|T: The Healthtech Times – $135M CBIV fund, Femtech Canada put women’s health in the spotlight

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit 1 place · 02/02/2024 05:00 EDT

Plus: Tech chases 'Plan A' as demand for male fertility services grows. Read more ›

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Accelerator Centre opens applications for new aerospace accelerator program

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/01/2024 15:55 EDT

Selected startups can potentially test their tech at Waterloo’s international airport. Read more ›

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Shopify Capital unveils term loans, line of credit for merchants

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Isabelle Kirkwood @ BetaKit · 02/01/2024 15:41 EDT

President Harley Finkelstein said new offerings represent the “next evolution of Shopify lending.” Read more ›

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SumoQuote acquired by Utah-based roofing software firm JobNimbus

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Alex Riehl @ BetaKit · 02/01/2024 13:29 EDT

SumoQuote will continue to operate out of its Calgary office. Read more ›

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