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Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card
Customers can move up the queue by tapping a virtual card in shops, as Shakepay uses a points game to roll out its new prepaid card.
Visa, Wealthsimple pilot stablecoin settlement in Canada
The pilot could let Wealthsimple settle obligations seven days a week, a test of whether blockchain rails can modernise Canadian payments infrastructure.
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.
KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users
Canadian app users can now trade more than 20 cryptocurrencies from CAD $1 without leaving KOHO's main platform.
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.
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Canada passes Budget 2025 with stablecoin, defence changes
Consumers will soon get faster access to deposited funds, while banks face new fraud rules and stablecoins enter a regulated Canadian framework.
Deloitte Canada, Stablecorp back QCAD stablecoin push
Banks could cut settlement delays and treasury friction as Deloitte Canada and Stablecorp prepare QCAD stablecoin rails for regulated use.
Experts: CAD token market growth hinges on clear rules
Canada's tokenised markets hinge on OSC engagement, institutional uptake and hybrid blockchain rails, speakers told a Toronto summit.
Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Experts say the Stablecoin Act may be the right chance for Canada to catch up in the evolution of Web3 infrastructure.
Cyber Centre: AI-fuelled ransomware to target more Canadians
AI-powered ransomware will hit more Canadians by 2027 as cheaper, faster attacks outpace defences, the cyber security agency warns.
Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.
Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.
5 million Canadians bet on crypto. Where's the rulebook?
Political leaders remain unaware and sceptical amid calls for clearer regulation and support as stablecoin rises amongst Canadian investors.
Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules
Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.
Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin
While global banking leaders embrace stablecoins for innovation, Canada remains cautious, delaying adoption amidst evolving digital currency trends.
BitGo launches redesigned platform for institutional users
Institutional clients can now manage custody, trading and staking from one interface, with tighter controls and clearer portfolio visibility.
KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026
Fans risk losing money and personal data as scammers exploit demand for World Cup tickets, travel bookings and visa details.
Ripple Prime links up with EDX for crypto liquidity
Institutional crypto traders will gain access to spot and perpetual futures liquidity through a single brokerage relationship under the tie-up.
Agentic AI Foundation adds 43 members to reach 190
Standards work for autonomous software is drawing broader backing, with public bodies and major tech groups joining as deployment moves into production.
North Korea-linked hackers stole USD $2.02 billion
Losses from North Korea-linked digital asset theft jumped 51% in 2025, exposing banks and fintech firms to more identity-based intrusions.
Shift4 adds USDT payments to Pay with Crypto service
Shift4 partners with Lydian to add USDT to Pay with Crypto, letting US merchants take stablecoin payments and settle in local currency.
AWS previews Bedrock AgentCore payments for AI agents
Developers can now let AI agents pay for paid content and services in real time, with US East, US West, Europe and Asia Pacific support.
Malicious OpenClaw skill spreads Remcos RAT & GhostLoader
AI agent workflows are being targeted by a fake OpenClaw skill that installs Remcos RAT and GhostLoader on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
The update lets app users cap, approve and audit AI-driven payments while keeping control of their funds and spending limits.
PayPal reshuffles into three divisions as executives shift
The payments group has streamlined reporting lines and named new leaders after combining checkout, Venmo, services and crypto into three units.