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Tokenization | July 10, 2025 SEC’s Hester Peirce Confirms Tokenized Securities Are a Go but Must Still Comply With Rules On July 9, 2025, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce (aka Crypto Mom) issued a clear statement about tokenized securities:  "Tokenization may facilitate capital formation and enhance investors’ ability to use their assets as

A tax and spending package Trump signed July 4 nearly halves the watchdog's annual funding. Resources may be stretched to police consumer financial laws.

The federal government underreported the number of international students in the U.S. last year by more than 200,000 people.

Digital Finance Public Infrastructure Report | July 9, 2025 Most Countries Have Adopted Digital Public Infrastructure. Where Does Canada Stand? The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) just published a new report, "Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Financial Services" (69 page PDF) showing that 113 countries have adopted at least one DPI building block.

Fintech in Canada | July 9, 2025 New Canadian fintech listing on FintechCanada.io:  BanPay BanPay is a new listing on NCFA's Fintech Canada directory, which spotlights Canadian fintech innovators to Canadian and global markets and helps build visibility for emerging Canadian fintech firms working on real-world problems. BanPay is a Vancouver-based fintech that is building

Digital Public Infrastructure | July 9, 2025 Controversial UK Deal with Google Is a Warning for Canada as it Builds Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) On July 9, 2025, The Guardian reported that the UK government signed a direct contract with Google to deliver its "One Login" platform for public services. Apparently, the contract wasn't tendered

July 9, 2025 Ontario is not just one of Canada’s most populated provinces; it’s also a hotbed for online gaming innovations. Some of Ontario’s most popular games are inspired by recognizable landmarks such as Niagara Falls or the Northern Lights. We’ll go over five of the most popular Ontario-inspired slot themes that combine entertainment with

Saving more money is a perennial resolution, but emotions shouldn't drive that habit, financial experts say. Instead, be intentional. Here's how to get started.

Financial Advice | July 8, 2025 The UK is Enabling New Financial Advice Models. Should Canada Act Too? In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a new approach to tackle the issue of improving access to financial advice, so people can make informed investment decisions. The FCA is calling this a 'once

President Donald Trump’s megabill raises the tax on some college endowments, which experts say could cause schools to hike tuition, cut financial aid or both.

When growing a startup, managing finances is important. Not just for day-to-day operations but also for securing funding, building investor confidence, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Especially when raising funding through equity crowdfunding, a startup may come across financial reviews and … Continue reading →

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BC Fintech Tax Credit | July 8, 2025 BC Government Increases Digital Media Tax Credit to 25% Permanently British Columbia is making perman Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC) and raising the rate to 25%, effective September 1, 2025. The expanded credit applies to qualified salaries and wages for the development of video games, virtual

July 8, 2025 There’s a moment, right after your mortgage renews at a higher rate, when the math stops making sense. Your payment jumps. Your paycheck doesn’t. The person at the bank tells you to “come in and review your options,” which usually means: sit down while we explain why nothing can be done. So

Crypto Banking | July 7, 2025 Ripple Moves to Become a Federally Regulated Bank to Expand its Payments and Custody Business Ripple has officially applied for a national bank charter from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The company is also seeking a Federal Reserve master account to support direct access

Now that President Donald Trump has signed the "big beautiful" bill into law, experts weigh in on the tax relief some seniors may expect to see.