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CIRO announces tiered crypto custody rules for dealers
DevOps

CIRO announces tiered crypto custody rules for dealers

Canada's investment watchdog has unveiled a tiered crypto custody regime, tying asset limits to custodians' capital, tech controls and oversight.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business
Software-as-a-Service

David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business

After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Canadian executives back AI despite global jitters
Data Protection

Canadian executives back AI despite global jitters

Canadian bosses bet big on AI for 2026 as global economic optimism lags, embracing autonomous agents while employees resist AI managers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Canada's extra cautious stablecoin path risks Web3 departure
Crypto

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.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive
Data Protection

Trusted data at heart of Canada's global IDW drive

Canada marks International Development Week 2026 by spotlighting how trusted identity and high-quality data can unlock truly global partnerships.

By Bobby Joseph • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech
Digital Transformation

Ricoh Canada buys ET Group to boost workplace tech

Ricoh Canada acquires Toronto-based ET Group to expand workplace tech, adding audiovisual design, hybrid meeting and managed services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Hybrid lending model key to Canada's financial future
Digital Transformation

Hybrid lending model key to Canada's financial future

Canada's lending future is going hybrid as Money Mart doubles down on both mobile apps and 420-plus branches to widen access.

By Peter Kalen • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO
DataCentre infrastructure

Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO

Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026

Global Stories

Canada stories

Lydian app brings crypto payments to Clover merchants
Crypto

Lydian app brings crypto payments to Clover merchants

Lydian app lets Clover merchants accept crypto from 300+ digital assets at checkout while still being settled in local fiat currency.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms
Unified Communications

Owl Labs unveils Meeting Owl 5 Pro for hybrid rooms

Owl Labs launches Meeting Owl 5 Pro, a 360° hybrid room hub with HDMI, Ethernet and IT tools, starting at GBP £2,399 in the UK.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs
Manufacturing

Australian bosses bet on AI despite patchy pay-offs

Australian bosses double down on AI to cut costs, even as few see strong returns and rapid technological change fuels mounting pressure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth
Customer Experience

UK online shipments climb as pet care leads growth

UK online parcels jumped 17% in late 2025 as pet care and beauty surged, even as fashion and homewares shipments slid, Scurri data shows.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Affirm wins exclusive Expedia buy now, pay later deal
Crypto

Affirm wins exclusive Expedia buy now, pay later deal

Affirm secures an exclusive multi-year deal to power Expedia's US instalment travel payments, with a Canadian rollout to follow on select stays.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Intruder posts 81% enterprise ARR surge on AI, cloud push
Hybrid Cloud

Intruder posts 81% enterprise ARR surge on AI, cloud push

London-based Intruder posts 81% surge in enterprise ARR as AI, cloud security and consolidation drive midmarket and enterprise demand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Canada stories

Quantum finance paper hits 1,000 citations milestone
Hyperscale

Quantum finance paper hits 1,000 citations milestone

Multiverse Computing's quantum finance paper passes 1,000 citations, cementing its software-led approach as a rare standout beyond hardware.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Domestic savings means more industrial supply
Power / Energy

Domestic savings means more industrial supply

Accelerating heat pump adoption could save households GBP £1.5 billion a year and free up gas for industry as supplies dwindle.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
BSI launches first global standard for online age checks
Data Protection

BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026