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Anticipated innovation hub Ax-C to open on former trading floor of Montréal Exchange

Backed with $48 million, Ax-C secures its location as another Montréal hub struggles. The former trading floor of the Montréal Exchange in Place Victoria…

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Hiive secures $5.7-million CAD Series A to improve VC secondary trading

Hiive is still seeing a significant bid-ask spread for secondary stakes on its platform. In a buyer’s market, Vancouver-based FinTech startup Hiive wants to…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Now in Canada: Hiive’s VC secondary trading platform

Plus: QED closes on $925M to back FinTech startups globally. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from…

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With regulatory approval, Hiive launches VC secondary trading platform in Canada

Closed IPO window, “discount mentality” driving secondary trading. Vancouver-based FinTech startup Hiive has rolled out its venture capital (VC) secondary marketplace to Canadians after…

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Binance exits Canada as crypto trading platforms feel broader impact of stricter regulations

Binance pulled out of Ontario in 2021 as it wasn’t registered with the province. Binance, the world’s largest crypto trading platform by daily…

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Online vehicle retailer E Inc. to delist from TSX citing limited trading volumes
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Online vehicle retailer E Inc. to delist from TSX citing limited trading volumes

E Inc. expects to delist from the TSX on May 24. Toronto-based E Automotive (E Inc.), an online vehicle auction marketplace, is delisting its…

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WonderFi to become only Canadian-regulated crypto-trading platform listed on the TSX
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WonderFi swaps CEOs, plans hedge against crypto volatility with stock trading and sports betting

New CEO brings operational experience as WonderFi looks to diversify beyond crypto to find new revenue streams. In addition to being named president, Dean…

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VirgoCX receives CSA exemption as parent company secures $10 million
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Class action lawsuit filed against Wealthsimple, Shakepay over alleged misleading crypto trading fees

The plaintiff is seeking $10 million in punitive damages from both startups. Canadian FinTech startups Wealthsimple and Shakepay are facing a class action lawsuit…

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WonderFi-owned Bitbuy takes aim at Wealthsimple with stock trading launch

Bitbuy claimed crypto exchanges is a three horse race between WonderFi, Wealthsimple, Coinsquare. Toronto-based Bitbuy, a WonderFi company, is set to offer stock trading…

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Right-wing video site Rumble begins trading on Nasdaq via SPAC deal

The Toronto video-sharing platform attracts an audience of mostly right-leaning viewers. Toronto-founded video network Rumble has begun trading on Nasdaq through a special purpose…

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