Visa announced recently that it is expanding stablecoin settlement capabilities throughout Europe and the Middle East via a partnership with Aquanow. The integration of Vancouver-born Aquanow’s digital asset infrastructure with Visa’s technology stack will enable issuers and acquirers to settle transactions using approved stablecoins such as USDC, according to a statement from the firms, potentially […]
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B.C. Companies Dominate Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 Ranking
British Columbia’s tech sector continues to surge, with 23 local companies earning spots on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 500 list — one of North America’s most respected rankings of rapidly growing tech-driven businesses. Now in its 31st year, the Fast 500 highlights the fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies across […]
Emirates NBD Taps Aquanow to Power Crypto Fintech Solutions for Liv X App
A Vancouver-based financial technology innovator this month announced that it is working with a new digital bank in the Middle East to power cryptocurrency solutions for mobile. Aquanow recently revealed the partnership with Liv, UAE’s first digital bank. Liv was launched by banking group Emirates NBD. “We are proud to partner with a storied financial institution […]
16 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 27th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
Aquanow Reveals Investment as Fintech Expands Crypto Operations to Turkey
When Vancouver-based Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending the flows of traditional finance. Which is exactly where he wants his company positioned. Advancing this position, Aquanow last year launched a Digital Ventures […]
Aquanow Bridging Traditional Finance and Crypto Currency Markets
When Vancouver-based Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending the flows of traditional finance. And that is exactly where he wants his company positioned. Advancing this position, Aquanow last year launched a Digital […]
22 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, Clean Technology and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 26th year. The Technology Fast 50 program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canada’s leading technology companies—highlighting their commitment to innovation, strong leadership, […]
Aquanow Launches Digital Ventures Fund Targeting Disruptive Blockchain Tech
When Aquanow was named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards, chief executive officer Phil Sham pointed out how digital asset markets are now 24/7, upending traditional finance. And that is exactly where he wants his company positioned. “We will continue to advance innovation in global capital flows through our proprietary infrastructure,” […]
Vancouver Startup Aquanow Recognized for Digital Innovation in Payments
A Vancouver-based fintech startup has been named digital innovator of the year by CrossTech at the 2022 Innovation Awards. Digital assets infrastructure and liquidity provider Aquanow announced today that the judges at CrossTech have recognized the company’s accomplishments with the Digital Innovation Award for 2022. Winners were announced live at the CrossTech World 2022 event […]