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Vancouver: The Bitcoin-merchant capital of North America

Jan 31, 2025

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Vancouver: The Bitcoin-merchant capital of North America

This ain’t your average city guide. We're talking Vancouver, Northern America’s Bitcoin merchant capital, where finance's future isn't just knocking, it's already at the dinner table, and it’s hungry.

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Binta is making it easier for newcomers to attain financial inclusion and housing

Jan 30, 2025

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7 min read

Binta is making it easier for newcomers to attain financial inclusion and housing

Founded by UBC alumnus Paschal Okwundu, the startup provides education and tools to help users build their financial identity and credit history in Canada.

Lisa Tanh

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New $663M Translink investment 'does not solve operating funding shortfall'

Jan 30, 2025

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9 min read

New $663M Translink investment 'does not solve operating funding shortfall'

The increase of electric vehicles on Vancouver's streets is harming the transit operator in more ways than one.

Kate Wilson

Lessons in scaling from Vancouver startups

Theo Yeung shares takeaways from working at Slack and Zoom to driving growth for local pre-seed-to-Series A startups.

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How to manage risk in a rapidly changing world

Jan 29, 2025

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9 min read

How to manage risk in a rapidly changing world

Plus, learn how you can get the most out of Web Summit Vancouver this year.

Emily Edwards

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B.C. mining and the uncertain clean energy transition

Jan 28, 2025

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4 min read

B.C. mining and the uncertain clean energy transition

As the province attempts to develop its vital critical minerals strategy, it must successfully predict shifts in technologies, demand, and policy.

Kate Wilson

Features

January roundup: Already missed these 25 key Vancouver tech stories?

Jan 27, 2025

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7 min read

January roundup: Already missed these 25 key Vancouver tech stories?

The local ecosystem started the year strong with big leadership updates, funding closures, and sector growth.

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What in the tariffs has been going on this week?!

Jan 26, 2025

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11 min read

What in the tariffs has been going on this week?!

Learn about the implications of a 25% U.S. duty for Vancouver businesses, and how the city's tech scene is tied to the country.

Kate Wilson

Features

Vancouver’s Human in Motion gives wearers new freedom

Jan 24, 2025

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4 min read

Vancouver’s Human in Motion gives wearers new freedom

The exoskeleton won Top Robot at CES 2025, and helps people with mobility challenges due to spinal cord injuries, strokes, and other neurological conditions.

Emily Edwards

Vancouver: The Bitcoin-merchant capital of North America

Binta is making it easier for newcomers to attain financial inclusion and housing

New $663M Translink investment 'does not solve operating funding shortfall'

Lessons in scaling from Vancouver startups

How to manage risk in a rapidly changing world

B.C. mining and the uncertain clean energy transition

January roundup: Already missed these 25 key Vancouver tech stories?

What in the tariffs has been going on this week?!

Vancouver’s Human in Motion gives wearers new freedom

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