The Ultimate Guide to Decentralized Finance
A curated Canadian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
What to know about Decentralized Finance
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) represents a transformative shift in the financial landscape, leveraging blockchain technology to create transparent, inclusive, and efficient financial systems. It challenges traditional centralized institutions by enabling peer-to-peer transactions and reducing barriers to entry, fostering financial innovation and accessibility.
Exploring recent trends and developments in DeFi reveals its expanding role—from the rise of stablecoins as reliable digital assets to innovations in blockchain interoperability and institutional adoption challenges. Readers will find insights into how DeFi is shaping new forms of investment, payment solutions, and governance models, alongside discussions on security, regulatory considerations, and the evolving crypto ecosystem.
Engaging with stories tagged under Decentralized Finance offers an opportunity to understand the dynamic interplay between technology, finance, and regulation, as well as practical implications for investors, developers, and consumers navigating this rapidly evolving space.
Canadian Decentralized Finance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Tetra launches Canada's first regulated CADD stablecoin
Canadian banks and fintechs now have a regulated on-chain settlement option as CADD enters a market long dominated by US-dollar stablecoins.
KOHO launches crypto trading in Canada for app users
Canadian app users can now trade more than 20 cryptocurrencies from CAD $1 without leaving KOHO's main platform.
TD adds Google virtual card numbers for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now use tokenised Visa details at checkout in Chrome and Android, reducing card exposure to merchants.
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.
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.
Wealthsimple partners with Wise for integrated transfers
The collaboration is set to offer Canadian customers easier international money transfers in over 10 currencies via their existing accounts.
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Interac opens e-Transfer network to more PSPs under new rules
Interac has opened its e-Transfer network to more PSPs registered under Canada's new Retail Payment Activities Act, broadening access and innovation in digital payments.
Canada lags behind as world leaders move towards stablecoin
While global banking leaders embrace stablecoins for innovation, Canada remains cautious, delaying adoption amidst evolving digital currency trends.
Robinhood launches chain & stock tokens in 120 countries
The launch broadens access to tokenised shares and round-the-clock trading as the platform pushes deeper into DeFi outside the US.
RaveDAO links $RAVE token to Bitget Wallet payments
Token holders can now spend $RAVE at selected merchants and events, as RaveDAO pushes the asset beyond trading into real-world use.
RedotPay taps OpenPayd for global stablecoin payments
The tie-up should speed remittances and multi-currency transfers for millions of RedotPay users as stablecoin payments expand globally.
Midas launches mGLOBAL as collateral on Aave Horizon
Qualified institutions can now borrow stablecoins against a tokenised private credit product as Aave Horizon widens its real-world asset market.
Maple, Kraken launch onchain loan facility for BTC
Digital asset lenders could gain a more familiar funding model as the USDC facility adds bankruptcy-remote protections and onchain visibility.
BIS warns stablecoins must preserve trust in money
Broader adoption could unsettle bank funding and monetary sovereignty if privately issued tokens fail to keep money redeemable at par.
Bitget report says Web3 jobs blocked by entry rules
Entry-level hiring, not a lack of talent, is keeping many would-be Web3 workers out, with 54% citing experience demands as the main barrier.
TerraPay & PalWallet partner on stablecoin settlement
Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.
Animoca backs Superior.Trade in USD $1 million deal
The funding spotlights growing demand for AI trading tools that automate crypto strategies while keeping customer funds ring-fenced.
Variational raises USD $50 million to launch RWA markets
Traders can now access on-chain perpetuals on gold, silver, copper and crude as the platform seeks to solve thin liquidity in RWA markets.
Bitget Wallet adds xStocks tokenised equities in app
Users can now trade more than 130 tokenised stocks and ETFs in the wallet, extending access beyond traditional brokerage hours.
Agentic AI Foundation adds 43 members to reach 190
Standards work for autonomous software is drawing broader backing, with public bodies and major tech groups joining as deployment moves into production.
Apex to handle Fidelity International's first tokenised fund
The move gives institutional investors round-the-clock access to a tokenised fund, as asset managers test blockchain servicing within regulated frameworks.
DTCC taps Chainlink for 24/7 collateral management
Round-the-clock collateral transfers could become faster and less capital-intensive as DTCC prepares a blockchain-based platform with Chainlink for global markets.
Bitget adds OpenAI-linked preOPAI to IPO Prime platform
Retail traders can now gain tokenised exposure to OpenAI for as little as USD $100, as Bitget expands its IPO Prime offering.
AWS previews Bedrock AgentCore payments for AI agents
Developers can now let AI agents pay for paid content and services in real time, with US East, US West, Europe and Asia Pacific support.
Lightspark adds AI agent controls to Grid accounts
The update lets app users cap, approve and audit AI-driven payments while keeping control of their funds and spending limits.
PayPal reshuffles into three divisions as executives shift
The payments group has streamlined reporting lines and named new leaders after combining checkout, Venmo, services and crypto into three units.