FreshBooks appoints Wayne Jackson as CFO to support global expansion, M&A plans
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F|T: The FinTech Times – FreshBooks boots CEO, FinTech leaders pressure Liberals on open banking

Plus: WonderFi has now purchased assets from nearly half of Canada’s regulated crypto trading platforms. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering…

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Megadeal slowdown in Q3 marks three-year low for Canadian venture volume

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WonderFi-owned Bitbuy acquires customers of fellow regulated Canadian crypto exchange Bitvo
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WonderFi-owned Bitbuy acquires customers of fellow regulated Canadian crypto exchange Bitvo

The move comes a year after the collapse of Bitvo’s deal with would-be acquirer FTX. Bitbuy, a subsidiary of Toronto cryptocurrency company WonderFi, has…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canada’s open banking lead extends his term as delays continue

Plus: Clearco recapitalizes, WonderFi eyes Nasdaq. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from around the globe. If…

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WonderFi files SEC registration statement as crypto firm eyes Nasdaq listing

CEO called the move “an important first step” towards US expansion. Toronto-based cryptocurrency firm WonderFi has announced that it has filed a registration statement…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – WonderFi completes three-way merger in landmark Canadian crypto deal
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F|T: The FinTech Times – WonderFi completes three-way merger in landmark Canadian crypto deal

Plus: Dapper Labs makes third round of layoffs, Revolut loses $20M to theft. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest…

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Canada attracts 30,000 tech workers, BDC wants Thrive co-investment partners

Plus: Shopify is building entrepreneurs an AI Sidekick. Welcome to BetaKit’s startup stories of the week! Here, you will find the week’s most important…

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WonderFi, Coinsquare, CoinSmart merge as landmark Canadian crypto deal closes

The merger comes during a challenging time for the crypto industry. Vancouver’s WonderFi has now merged with two fellow regulated Canadian cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinsquare…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Will FTX actually attempt a relaunch?

Plus: Arrest made in the stabbing death of Bob Lee. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from…

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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian crypto’s Bizarre Love Triangle ends in three-way merger
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Canadian crypto’s Bizarre Love Triangle ends in three-way merger

Plus: Bob Lee, creator of Cash App, stabbed to death. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from…

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