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Financing | April 18, 2025 PolicyMe Announces $30M CAD to Shake Up Digital Insurance in Canada On April 16, 2025, Toronto-based digital insurance provider PolicyMe confirmed that they raised $30 million CAD through a mix of equity and debt financing between 2023 and 2025, bringing a total of $51 million CAD funding to date. The
Fraud Prevention | April 17, 2025 Crypto Phishing Scam Triggers Coordinated Crackdown, Authorities Contact 89 Canadians On March 11-12, 2025, Canadian regulators led by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) and federal police coordinated a large scale effort that warned 89 crypto investors about a sophisticated scam that has already drained over $4.3 million in
Shares of Hertz surged 56% Wednesday after a regulatory filing revealed Pershing Square had built a 4.1% position as of the end of 2024.
April 17, 2025 The reason? Airport taxis are readily available, with upfront pricing, and professional service to transfer you from one airport to another within Canada. This guide will explain the main reasons an airport taxi is a smarter decision than a ride-sharing app. 1. Fixed and Transparent Pricing Airport Taxis: No surge price, no
Global diversification may be a good strategy as U.S. markets come under pressure, some experts say.
Stablecoins | April 17, 2025 With 40M+ Active Wallets and Stripe Joining In, Stablecoins Are the New Rails Stablecoins are gaining traction and are no longer a niche bet. According to Stripe’s 2024 Annual Letter, the number of monthly active stablecoin wallets tripled to 40 million over the past year. Stripe has now successfully integrated
Crypto Launch | April 17, 2025 TSX Lists First Solana Staking ETFs in North America Canada’s financial regulators have done it again. Credit to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who first flagged that the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) gave the green light on April 14 for 3iQ, Evolve, CI Global Asset Management, and Purpose Investments
The IRS free tax filing program is at risk amid scrutiny from the Trump administration. Here's what taxpayers need to know.
Equity Crowdfunding | April 17, 2025 Over 1,100 Investors Fuel Record Setting $3M Raise for Blossom Retail investors just made Canadian investment crowdfunding history. On April 15, 2025, Blossom's CEO Maxwell Nicholson shared a LinkedIn post announcing the social investing platform Blossom closed a $3 million equity crowdfunding round, with $1,863,191 raised in just 6 hours
The national average credit score fell, driven by missed student loan payments, according to FICO.
CUSMA | April 16, 2025 Fintechs and Digital Finance Firms Can Still Scale in the U.S. and Mexico If you’re building a fintech company in Canada, there’s a good chance you’ve thought about scaling into the U.S. or Mexico. But no doubt rising trade tensions and ever evolving regulations can raise questions about CUSMAs current
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Retirees need at least some stocks in their portfolios to ensure they don't run out of money later, experts said.
Consensus | April 16, 2025 Calling All Builders, Creators & Big Thinkers! Pitch. Build. Win. Get Spotted. We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for NCFA members and the fintech community! EasyA, one of the fastest-growing UK-based EdTech apps, is teaming up with Consensus to host an awesome hackathon + pitch competition from May 14–16