Tagged: canada

August 19, 2025 @ 2:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), the national body overseeing investment dealers and trading activities, took decisive action last week by temporarily shutting down several of its systems in response to a detected cybersecurity threat. This measure underscores the importance of digital defenses in the… Read More

August 11, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving financial services sector, payment modernization is often framed as a technological objective and/or target—new platforms, faster transactions, and enhanced security. However, a recent discussion at The 2025 Payments Canada SUMMIT, hosted by Kristina Logue, Chief Financial Officer at Payments Canada, and featuring… Read More

August 10, 2025 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent study by Payments Canada has revealed a surprising twist in the ecosystem of payment security: Canadians are nearly three times more likely to encounter fraud when using cash compared to credit cards. This finding challenges the widespread perception that cash is the safest… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 3:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies Inc., a Canadian company dedicated to investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem, issued a corporate update for the month of July and announced the date of its third quarter 2025 earnings session. July 2025 Corporate Highlights: Board Approval of… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada has announced the implementation of changes to its bill payment framework, set to take effect on December 1, 2026. These updates, developed through public consultation and collaboration with industry stakeholders, aim to improve operational efficiency, embrace technological advancements, and enhance the bill payment… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY), a global firm focused on digital assets and data center infrastructure, has made significant progress this year, reinforcing its role as a key player in the Bitcoin and crypto industry. Several announcements—executing one of the largest Bitcoin transactions in history,… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) (NYSE: BK), a global financial services company, announced the opening of an unsponsored American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program for a leading Canadian supermarket chain. This milestone marks the first time U.S. and global investors “can leverage ADRs… Read More

June 27, 2025 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform, announced significant momentum in its Canadian operations, demonstrating rapid growth in revenue and customer base and strong product-market fit among Canadian businesses on the international stage. In the past 12 months, Airwallex has seen a “390% growth in… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada’s payment ecosystem is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by the forthcoming Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system, rising fraud concerns, and evolving e-commerce trends. Recent updates from Payments Canada, highlighted through informative sessions, industry summits, and research, highlight the nation’s commitment to modernizing its financial… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

National Bank Investments Inc. (NBI) announced a partnership with Apollo Global Management, Inc. to expand access to private credit investments for Canadian accredited investors. The new NBI Apollo Private Credit Fund, available since May 1st, provides exposure to private credit opportunities in directly “originated assets… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 3:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development for Canada’s financial technology sector, fintech companies are now navigating stricter regulations surrounding environmental claims under recent amendments to the Competition Act. As reported by the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA Canada), these changes, enacted through Bill C-59 in June… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 5:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) introduces Touch Card by Mastercard in Canada, a tactile notch feature designed to help empower the sight loss community. Touch Card is available on the new CIBC Adapta Mastercard, “helping bring security and independence during the payment process.” Eight in ten Canadians agree… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LSEG announces that Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has joined LCH CDSClear as the first Canadian clearing member, providing them access to the broadest range of credit products “eligible for clearing, enabling them to benefit from margin and operational efficiencies across their CDS portfolio.” RBC… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced a series of transformative updates in Spring 2025, showcasing its commitment to enhancing trading experiences, enabling innovation, and supporting community engagement. These updates include expanded futures trading capabilities, a strategic approach to steady business growth, and a multisport partnership in Canada…. Read More

May 23, 2025 @ 10:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TD Bank, one of Canada’s financial institutions, has revealed plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 2%, affecting around 2,000 employees, as part of a broader restructuring effort focused on digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI). The announcement, made under the leadership of newly appointed… Read More

May 18, 2025 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BIGG Digital Assets Inc., an innovator in the digital assets space and owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group, and TerraZero is pleased to announce a strategic investment in APX Lending by BIGG Digital Assets and the formation of a partnership between APX Lending and Netcoins…. Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 4:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 16, 2025, Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (TSX:GLXY) (NASDAQ:GLXY)began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, marking a significant milestone for the company and the broader digital asset industry. The company’s shares opened at $23.50 closing at $22.80 after topping $25 a share. Galaxy… Read More

May 13, 2025 @ 1:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com Canada announced that it received a restricted dealer registration on May 8, 2025 in each of the provinces and territories of Canada. The restricted dealer registration allows Crypto.com Canada to continue offering crypto-assets products and services to Canadians while it seeks registration as “an… Read More

May 12, 2025 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Eventus, a provider of trade surveillance and financial risk solutions, announced that Wealthsimple is among its newest clients deploying the firm’s Validus platform for trade surveillance across asset classes. Wealthsimple is one of Canada’s financial services platforms, serving “more than three million clients, with $50+… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 5:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Canadian fintech company Nuvei (Nasdaq: NVEI) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are collaborating to enable near instantaneous payout capabilities for businesses in Canada. Nuvei will leverage Mastercard Move’s money movement capabilities to facilitate “payouts to a consumer’s Debit Mastercard or Reloadable Mastercard Prepaid card.” Mastercard Move… Read More