Radical Ventures raising new $550 million USD fund as AI sector heats up
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Canadian startup news of the week (1/15/23)

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WonderFi team at Toronto Stock Exchange
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Coinsquare breaks up with CoinSmart, courts WonderFi?

Plus: Nuvei enters $1.7 billion CAD deal to acquire Paya. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech news from…

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Radical Ventures raising new $550 million USD fund as AI sector heats up
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Canadian startup news of the week (12/15/22)

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WonderFi team at Toronto Stock Exchange
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WonderFi releases public statement following Coinsquare merger report

WonderFi neither confirms nor denies Coinsquare merger report, saying its both looking at acquisitions and potentially being acquired. WonderFi released a statement on Thursday…

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Government of Canada launches $15 million Inclusive Women Venture Capital Initiative
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Canadian startup news of the week (10/30/22)

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Wealthsimple Crypto
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Wealthsimple stakes its crypto claim

Plus: WonderFi swaps CEO as company plans stock trading, sports betting hedge. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the biggest FinTech…

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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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Alex Mashinsky
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Celsius CEO resigns as new reporting points to withdrawal ahead of bankruptcy

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Coinsquare lays off 24 percent of staff amid turbulent crypto market, shifted focus to regulation
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Coinsquare to acquire CoinSmart as consolidation of Canadian crypto traders continues

With acquisition, Coinsquare seeks a seat at the regulatory table. Coinsquare has entered into an agreement to purchase CoinSmart, creating what it claims will…

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Abraham Tachjian open banking lead
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F|T: The FinTech Times – Open banking working group failing to address critical issues

Plus: Dapper Labs backs blockchain gaming firm Revolving Games through $13.2 million USD round. Welcome to the FinTech Times, a weekly newsletter covering the…

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