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Fintech Event | Oct 23, 2025 Wealthsimple’s 2025 Event Introduces Zero Fee Options, Real Gold, and Private Market Investing On October 22, 2025, Wealthsimple held its For Nerds Only showcase in Toronto, launching a bevy of new products and milestones that highlight the major changes happening in Canada's retail investing market. Over 220,000 Canadians registered

Crypto Regulation | Oct 23, 2025 Canadian Regulators Caution Crypto-backed Lending Platforms The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) issued a reminder to platforms offering loans secured by crypto assets that their operations may fall under securities law and that investors should confirm registration or exemptive relief before doing business, setting the tone for how the regulators

You’ve got an idea, but how do you turn that spark into $115,334 in pledges? For many creators, it’s not just about launching a product; it’s about creating something that brings people closer together. That’s exactly what Know Thyself set out to do — a board game designed to spark genuine human connection and change the way people interact. I’m Salvador Briggman, and in this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified Podcast, we sit down with the creator of Know Thyself. This 2-to-4 player psychological social game has raised over $115K from more than 1,800 backers.  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, I sit down with Phil Parkinson, a former fitness entrepreneur, Dubai group-class founder, and now board game innovator. Phil is the creator behind Know Thyself, a social tool disguised as a board game, which raised […]

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AI stocks now dominate the S&P 500, raising big questions about diversification and your retirement portfolio.

OurCrowd | Oct 22, 2025 CEO Jon Medved Transitions to Chairman of OurCrowd Following ALS Diagnosis On October 21 2025, as reported by several news outlets, OurCrowd announced on Tuesday that Founding CEO Jon Medved will move into the role of Chairman after being diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gherig’s disease. OurCrowd named

Funding | Oct 22, 2025 Ottawa Renews $189M Program to Support Black Entrepreneurs On October 20, 2025, the Government of Canada announced a renewed investment of $189 million in the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), continuing its commitment to helping Black entrepreneurs start, scale, and strengthen businesses nationwide. The announcement was made in Toronto by the

As the government shutdown drags on, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their account at the Education Department have other options.

There are certain moves investors can make now to prepare for even small reductions in rates going forward.

Lauren Taylor Wolfe, co-founder of Impactive Capital, said the surge in enthusiasm around artificial intelligence has all the markings of a bubble.

RPAA | Oct 21, 2025 Bank of Canada Registry Highlights Canada-led Retail Payments Fintech Ecosystem Under RPAA Oversight On October 2025, the Bank of Canada (BoC) launched the first public Registry of Payment Service Providers (PSPs), a key milestone under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA). The registry lists all PSPs formally registered to operate

SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity) have emerged as one financial instrument startups may choose to utilize when raising capital. Initially developed by Y Combinator in 2013 as an alternative to convertible notes, a SAFE investment provides an option for … Continue reading →

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Fintech Competition | Oct 21, 2025 New Data Show How Proportionate Licensing and Capital Models Boost SME Credit and Competition On October 8 2025, QED Investors and Oliver Wyman released Seizing the Bank Charter Moment (37 page PDF), tracking that fintechs filed more than 20 charter applications in 2025 (3x the number in 2023). The

The hedge fund will push Cooper to improve how it allocates capital in order to boost returns, the WSJ said.

Anti-Fraud | Oct 20, 2025 Ahead of Budget 2025, Canada Unveils a National Anti-Fraud Strategy and New Financial Crimes Agency On October 20 2025, the Department of Finance Canada released plans for a National Anti-Fraud Strategy that will be introduced through Budget 2025. The initiative is designed to combat growing financial fraud, scams, and economic abuse

Gen X business owners are at the peak of their careers, so why are they the least optimistic among Main Street entrepreneurs? It's their age breeding anxiety.