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F|T: The FinTech Times – LayerZero in FTX fight, Binance US CEO departs alongside staff cuts

Plus: Revolut has yet to make a US banking license application. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news…

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Novisto closes $27 million CAD Series B to help companies improve their ESG reporting

Novisto gears up for growth as shareholder ESG pressure heats up. Montréal-based Novisto, which sells environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data-management software, has closed…

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Following exit to Live Nation, Universe founders secure $10.8 million for online art marketplace Peggy

Peggy uses AI to help artists and collectors authenticate artwork. After selling their social ticketing platform, Universe, to Live Nation Entertainment, serial entrepreneurs Craig…

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Conquest Planning raises $24 million to expand AI financial advisor solution to US, UK markets

Conquest is backed by Fidelity, RBC, and Portage. Winnipeg-based startup Conquest Planning, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide wealth management solutions, has raised…

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Nesto raises $80 million CAD in Series C financing

The round was led by Power company IGM Financial. Montréal-based online mortgage lender Nesto has raised $80 million CAD in Series C financing. The…

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Crypto custodian Balance completes SOC 2 audit to increase customer confidence
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Clearco, Coinsquare cut staff as Portage launches new late-stage fund

Plus: Caisse needs to explain its risky bet on crypto lender Celsius. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech…

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Portage Ventures rolls out new late-stage FinTech fund, aims to raise up to $1 billion USD
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Portage Ventures rolls out new late-stage FinTech fund, aims to raise up to $1 billion USD

Amid downturn, Portage sees chance to fund FinTech firms reluctant to take valuation hit. Portage Ventures, the VC arm of Power Corp investment firm…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – The bottom fell out of Canadian FinTech

Plus: Former Coinbase manager arrested for insider trading. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the…

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