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Feb 12, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Payments and Market Infrastructure Performance Testing And Provider Onboarding On February 11, 2026, Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada, published a Q1 2026 Real Time Rail update. The update starts by locking in what the program completed in 2025: Moved into comprehensive testing Published

The Trump administration dismantled a key defense in the U.S. fight against climate change. Experts say that may have far-reaching impacts on people's finances.

February 12, 2026 In Canada, innovators have started noticing a new platform called 'ufa'. Due to its unique features and offerings, the platform is expected to revolutionize financing for startups and small businesses for the uncertain economy and the present time of the financing alternatives. It also shows the evolution of the kinds of financing

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

CIX Summit 2026 | February 11, 2026 Fourteen Award Winning Startups Pitch Live at CIX Summit on March 25 in Toronto On February 10, 2026, Elevate announced the 2026 CIX Startup Award winners across fintech, climate, defence, health, and marketing technology, naming fourteen Canadian companies selected from more than 370 applications reviewed by 94 North

Feb 11, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Stablecoins and Payments Stablecoin Infrastructure Reaches Enterprise Scale On February 11 2026, Levl raised $7M in seed funding to expand its platform that connects traditional banking infrastructure with stablecoin-powered cross border payments. The round was led by Galaxy Ventures with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain

Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn anticipates the Federal Reserve will issue more interest rate cuts than what's being anticipated.

February 11, 2026 Loto-Québec Results 2026: Is Your Ticket the Next Multi-Million Winner? The first quarter of 2026 has already proven to be a life-changing period for many Quebecers. With massive jackpots and special gala events, the excitement surrounding the weekly draws is at an all-time high. For those who play regularly, keeping a close

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

AI Policy Consultation | February 11, 2026 11,300 Respondents Demand Sovereign Capital, Procurement Reform and Domestic IP retention On February 5, 2026, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the official Engagements on Canada’s Next AI Strategy Summary of Inputs. The report summarizes a 30 day consultation that ran from October 1 to 31,

Strategy plans to continue refinancing its debt and buying bitcoin, even as the token tumbles, CEO Michael Saylor said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

Feb 9, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Platform Monetization and AI Infrastructure Conversational AI Expands Monetization With Advertising Layer On February 9 2026, OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States for logged in adult users on the Free and Go subscription tiers. OpenAI says Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education

Collectively, Americans owe $1.28 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Financial services firms tanked after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool that promises to do the work "within minutes."