Shopify merchants will soon be able to sell directly through conversations with artificial intelligence models, directly within the chat interface, Canada’s largest fintech firm announced this week. Partnering with OpenAI alongside Etsy and Stripe, Shopify powers product discovery with real-time data like pricing, inventory, images, and variants, making hundreds of millions of products instantly discoverable […] The post ‘Really Exciting Shift for Commerce’: Shopify and OpenAI Unveil ...| Fintech.ca
A major independent registered investment advisory based in the United States has selected Toronto’s d1g1t for its institutional-grade enterprise wealth management platform. d1g1t’s platform is slated to power Oxford Financial Group, enabling the institution to aggregate clients’ financial accounts and investments into a consolidated view. This upgrade aims to enhance reporting and analytics, enabling data-driven […] The post Toronto’s d1g1t Helps Oxford Financial ‘Reduce Friction...| Fintech.ca
A technology subsidiary of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board is launching an all-in-one tenant screening solution with an aim to deliver peace of mind for landlords. PropTx Innovations announced that it is partnering with Cove on the service, which is slated to launch in early October, according to a recent statement from the firms. […] The post PropTx Verify Feature Set to Launch for Landlords and Realtors Across Canada appeared first on Fintech.ca. --- PropTx Verify Feature Set to La...| Fintech.ca
Canada’s accountants are bullish on the future. Three in four firms reported higher revenue and profits in 2025, and most are preparing to embrace artificial intelligence, according to Xero’s newly released State of the Industry Report. The findings highlight a profession in transition—from record-keeping to strategic advisory—powered by cloud software, value-based pricing, and an industry-wide […] The post Canadian Accountants Embrace AI and Advisory as Growth Drivers appeared firs...| Fintech.ca
At this year’s Canada FinTech Forum, Toronto-based Fathom4sight introduced FathomPRO, an AI-powered platform designed to give banks, credit unions, insurers, and other players in financial services a clearer view of fast-moving industry shifts. The company, which already counts the Big Six Canadian banks, top credit unions, and several global consultancies among its clients, says FathomPRO […]| Fintech.ca
As Canadian companies navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape, the demand for trusted, modern finance automation tools is on the rise. Enter Tipalti, the AI-powered platform simplifying everything from accounts payable and global payouts to compliance and treasury management. With offices in Vancouver and Toronto and FINTRAC registration as a money services business, Tipalti is […] The post Tipalti Deepens Commitment to Canadian Finance Automation appeared first on Fintech.ca. ...| Fintech.ca
Earlier this year, we reported on Toronto-based fintech firm Stablecorp raising $2.5 million to expand and upgrade QCAD, its Canadian dollar-denominated stablecoin, in a round led by Coinbase Ventures and Side Door Ventures. “Stablecoins are the most efficient rail ever devised to move money both domestically and globally, and it’s time that Canadians get the benefit […] The post Stablecorp Secures $5M to Accelerate the Rollout of Canada’s First Stablecoin appeared first on Fintech.c...| Fintech.ca
Canada’s largest financial institution is warning citizens that, while artificial intelligence tools are useful for productivity, there is a dark side to the technology. The Royal Bank of Canadas this week noted that AI tech “has also become a weapon for cyber criminals who are targeting Canadians’ personal data with increasingly sophisticated threats.” Global cybercrime […] The post RBC Warns That AI Tech is Giving Rise to ‘Increasingly Sophisticated Threats’ appeared first on ...| Fintech.ca
Toronto-based Tilt, an AI-powered direct indexing startup, has raised $7.1 million in seed funding to bring institutional-grade portfolio personalization to the wealth management sector. The round was led by Portage and Lerer Hippeau, with participation from Golden Ventures, Real Ventures, Cumberland Investments, and FJ Labs. The company debut its platform at Portage’s Confluence event, opening […] The post Tilt Raises $7.1M to Launch AI-Powered Direct Indexing Platform appeared first on ...| Fintech.ca
A fully-integrated B2B payments and checkout infrastructure provider based in New York is expanding north of the border. New York City’s Alternative Payments recently unveiled an official expansion into Canada, which marks the U.S. fintech’s first international market presence. “Our Canadian expansion represents an extension of our footprint and a critical step toward our vision […]| Fintech.ca
Toronto’s Mycroft, an agentic AI platform designed to act as a Security and Compliance Officer, has officially launched from stealth with USD $3.5 million in funding. The round was led by Luge Capital, with participation from Brightspark Ventures and Graphite Ventures, alongside existing backers Ripple Ventures, Developer Capital, Antler, BoxOne Ventures, and several strategic angels. […]| Fintech.ca
Toronto’s Wealthsimple has selected Calgary-based Tetra Trust to act as one of the financial technology firm’s custodians for digital assets. It is the first time that Wealthsimple has added a Canadian custodian to its roster, according to Tetra Trust, which was founded in 2019 to become Canada’s first trust company licensed to custody digital assets. […]| Fintech.ca
Purpose Investments, the firm behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, has launched a new exchange-traded fund offering direct physical exposure to Solana (SOL), one of the fastest-growing blockchain platforms. The Purpose Solana ETF, trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the tickers SOLL (CAD hedged), SOLL.B (CAD non-hedged), and SOLL.U (USD […]| Fintech.ca
If anyone is wondering why the fear of fraud is high in Canada today, here is one example. The Alberta Securities Commission recently issued a public statement warning citizens about the prevalence of scams orienting around alleged crypto investment opportunities. As part of Fraud Prevention Month, the ASC specifically warned about a viral crypto scam […]| Fintech.ca
Imagine a group of voters who are significantly more likely to cast their ballots than the national average. Over 90% of crypto asset holders in Canada voted in the last federal election, emerging as a salient voting bloc, concludes a new report from Canadian fintech Shakepay. There are an estimated five million crypto holders in […]| Fintech.ca
BlackRock has officially launched the iShares Bitcoin ETF, now trading on Cboe Canada under the symbol IBIT, with U.S. dollar denominated units listed as IBIT.U. This new exchange-traded fund (ETF) is designed to provide Canadian investors with seamless access to bitcoin through traditional brokerage accounts. The iShares Bitcoin ETF aims to mirror the price performance […]| Fintech.ca
After a year in the US, Coinbase’s “Stand with Crypto” campaign recently expanded north to Canada‘s five million coin holders. The move was part of the fintech titan’s mission “towards driving regulatory clarity in Canada,” according to Coinbase Canada chief executive Lucas Matheson. “We believe that Coinbase is uniquely positioned to capitalize from regulatory clarity and […]| Fintech.ca
As Canada’s financial landscape evolves, so must our approach to qualified investments within tax-advantaged savings plans like RRSPs and TFSAs. At Shakepay, we believe it’s time for Canada to allow Canadians to invest directly in Bitcoin within their qualified investment accounts, similar to the approach taken by the United States. Here’s why. Shakepay is a […]| Fintech.ca
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As cryptocurrency maintains its worldwide allure on the global financial markets, the number of different ways to invest in assets like bitcoin continues to expand. In this vein, a Canadian provider of exchange traded funds revealed this week the theme of its next two ETFs. Evolve Funds Group announced this week that it has filed […]| Fintech.ca
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Vancouver-based VoPay is expanding its embedded payments platform with the launch of real-time payouts to PayPal and Venmo. The move gives businesses across North America a direct channel to hundreds of millions of digital wallet users through a single integration. The company says demand for instant and inclusive payouts is growing as industries from the […]| Fintech.ca
When Canadians tap a card for coffee, receive an instant paycheck, or move money through a digital banking app, many don’t realize they’re relying on prepaid technology. Prepaid has long been associated with disposable gift cards, but today it plays a quiet yet critical role behind the scenes of everyday financial life. It powers the […]| Fintech.ca
A Canadian financial technology firm has launched a rewards program designed to help residents save money toward housing. The team behind Toronto-based Quarters says its rewards platform targets “a generation priced out of housing,” encouraging consumers to save for housing rather than typical reward redemptions like flights and gift cards. “Flights are nice, but how […]| Fintech.ca
Building upon last year’s successful event, the annual Canada Fintech Forum returns again for a 2025 edition on September 22 and 23. The Canada Fintech Forum is described by organizers as a “landmark international gathering” that aims to showcase emerging global trends and new technology solutions for the financial industry. The annual Forum, hosted by […]| Fintech.ca
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Imagine this: It’s the end of a long, busy day at your small coffee shop. A regular customer calls in a panic—they left their wallet at home but need to pre-order a large batch of pastries for a meeting tomorrow. To be helpful, you jot their credit card number down on a sticky note, planning […]| Fintech.ca
In March, we reported on Vancouver-based INETCO partnering with Brazilian IT firm Agility and payment processor Elo to enhance security and performance in Brazil’s growing digital payments market. By integrating INETCO’s real-time transaction monitoring with Agility’s cybersecurity expertise, Elo aims to improve payment reliability for its 164 million digital users. This month, the Canadian financial […]| Fintech.ca
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Calgary’s Tetra Trust, a leading Canadian provider of crypto custody, has partnered with Figment, a global expert in staking solutions, to provide digital asset staking services to institutional clients in Canada. Digital asset staking is the process of locking up and holding cryptocurrencies in a wallet to support the operations of a blockchain network and […]| Fintech.ca
Calgary’s Tetra Trust announced today that they have partnered with Coinsquare to provide their 500,000+ users with safe and secure custody services for their crypto assets. CCML, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coinsquare, was recently approved by IIROC for dealer registration and IIROC membership, making them the first crypto-only, IIROC registered investment dealer in Canada. Coinsquare’s […]| Fintech.ca
Toronto’s 3iQ Digital Asset Management (3iQ) has struck a partnership with Calgary’s Tetra Trust and Coinbase aimed at expanding the exchange-traded product (ETP) ecosystem for digital assets in Canada and generating new interest from the investment community. Founded in 2012, 3iQ is Canada’s leading digital asset investment fund manager with more than $700 million in […]| Fintech.ca
Three years ago Purpose Investments made history by launching the Purpose Bitcoin ETF (TSX: BTCC), the world’s first Bitcoin ETF backed by physically settled Bitcoin. Within its first month, the exchange-traded fund surpassed $1 billion of assets under management, making it one of the fastest-growing ETFs of all time and an early indicator of the […]| Fintech.ca
Hovering around its all-time high, Bitcoin in 2025 is pushing deeper into mainstream markets as financial institutions across Canada and around the world continue to increase their product offerings in the cryptocurrency space.| Fintech.ca
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high in U.S. dollars this month and the decentralized cryptocurrency continues to hover near its ATH in CAD as well. Despite the volatile and scam-laden nature of crypto markets, the potential for gains is undeniable—Bitcoin is up over 1,000% in the past five years—and that opportunity has sustained in retail […]| Fintech.ca
Over the past several years, challenging economic conditions and skyrocketing prices have prevented many Canadians from achieving crucial life milestones without external financial assistance. This situation has led to an upward trend of Canadian Baby Boomers providing monetary gifts to their adult children, enabling them to achieve home ownership, start a family, jumpstart their own […]| Fintech.ca