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Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft
Ridesharing // January 24, 2020

In a move that’s been in the works since 2012, the city of Vancouver has approved Uber and Lyft to operate in the city, according to reports.  Uber originally tried to get into Vancouver, which is Canada’s third-largest metro area, in 2012, but the transportation...

Bitcoin Daily: TV Show Creator Sues Facebook For Bitcoin Ad Scam; Vancouver Cracks Down On...
Bitcoin // June 06, 2019

Dutch billionaire John de Mol, who created the reality TV program “Big Brother,” is suing Facebook for allowing fake ads which used his name and image to commit bitcoin-related fraud that swindled 1.7 million euros ($1.9 million) from its victims. De Mol’s lawyers accuse the...

Sage Accounting Chat Bot Lands In Canada
B2B Payments // June 30, 2017

Sage‘s accounting chat bot is expanding. The company said this week that its AI-powered chat bot, Pegg, will be available to companies in Canada next month, about a year after Sage first rolled out the solution. Reports in IT World Canada said Sage CEO Stephen Kelly...

Why Vancouver Is A Magnet For Tech Talent
International // October 28, 2016

Vancouver may not be the largest city in Canada, but it packs a mighty startup punch. The city has earned top rankings for its startup ecosystem, passion for green living and supporting a thriving job economy.  In this week’s installment of PYMNTS’ Weekly Tech Center...

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Brex Launches Vancouver Tech Hub With 40 Employees

March 03, 2020
Silicon Valley payments FinTech Brex opened its first international office, a technology hub in Vancouver, Canada with a 40-person workforce, the company announced on Tuesday (March 3). The new hub will target software engineering and user experience processes. The startup headed to Vancouver due to its diverse talent pool and skilled global workforce. Brex is […]

Vancouver Finally Approves Uber And Lyft

January 24, 2020
In a move that’s been in the works since 2012, the city of Vancouver has approved Uber and Lyft to operate in the city, according to reports.  Uber originally tried...

Bitcoin Daily: TV Show Creator Sues Facebook For Bitcoin Ad Scam; Vancouver Cracks Down On...

June 06, 2019
Dutch billionaire John de Mol, who created the reality TV program “Big Brother,” is suing Facebook for allowing fake ads which used his name and image to commit bitcoin-related fraud...

New App Makes It Easier For People In Vancouver To Pay For Meals

September 09, 2016
Residents in Vancouver are getting a little more convenience in their lives thanks to a new app that lets them pay for their meals. According to a report, the co-creator...