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Shakepay had an amazing week attending the Canadian Blockchain Consortium's Alberta Trade Delegation during the Calgary Stampede. Represented by our very own Head of Policy, Sophia Cote, it was an honour to discuss our industry with Premier Danielle Smith, Minister Dale Nally, Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish, Assistant Deputy Minister Chris Merriman, and regulators from the Alberta Securities Commission. We spoke a lot about how the Province of Alberta supports our industry and has done so much to allow companies like Shakepay to grow, thrive and innovate. Thank you Koleya Karringten for all your work getting this incredible week organized. Here is to more amazing conversations and events in the beautiful province of Alberta! #digitalassets #bitcoin #fintech

Calling all shakers! We’re hiring 🚀 We’re growing fast and believe the best future for our customers is led by those who have experienced Shakepay - its strengths, its beauty, its pain points. If you’re interested in bringing the power of Bitcoin to every Canadian, come make our fiery team even more fiery 🔥 A few roles that we want to highlight: ⭐️ Intermediate Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer ⭐️ Senior Product Designer ⭐️ Content Strategist Additional open roles: https://lnkd.in/gkXXuUh5 Help us fill these roles by referring a friend, too. If we hire your referral and they’re employed for at least three months, we’ll send $1,000 in Bitcoin to your shaketag. Just make sure they mention your name or shaketag in their application or interview process. Onwards!

Our very own Eric Richmond will be taking the stage on Thursday at this year’s Payments Canada Summit! Joining him will be industry leaders Lucas Matheson from Coinbase, David Filion from RBC, and Merici Young from Compass Consulting. Together, they'll dive into the future of Bitcoin and retail banking. This promises to be an incredibly insightful discussion about how decentralized digital currencies are reshaping the financial landscape in Canada.

Shakepay se réjouit de voir que le gouvernement du Canada a pris des mesures significatives concernant les services bancaires axés sur le consommateur. Dans son budget présenté aujourd'hui, le gouvernement du Canada a établi un cadre clair pour les services bancaires axés sur le consommateur, le gouvernement crée ainsi les conditions qui permettront d'accroître l'innovation et la concurrence dans l'industrie des services financiers. Il sera ainsi plus facile pour des entreprises comme la nôtre de continuer à développer des produits et des services qui contribuent à rendre la vie de nos clients plus abordable. Lisez notre blogue (en anglais uniquement) pour en savoir davantage les services bancaires axés sur le consommateur et les raisons pour lesquelles ce modèle va révolutionner le secteur des paiements au Canada: https://lnkd.in/gpG_9wFc

Shakepay is pleased to see the Government of Canada taking meaningful action regarding consumer-driven banking in today’s budget. By establishing a clear framework for consumer-driven banking, the government is creating the conditions for more innovation and competition in the financial services industry. This will make it easier for companies like ours to continue launching products and services that help make life more affordable for our customers. Read our blog post here to learn more about why consumer-driven banking is going to revolutionize payments in Canada: https://lnkd.in/gpG_9wFc

We are officially LIVE on Product Hunt as of today! 🚀 At Shakepay, we love to talk about the latest products we are building, especially with the broader tech founder community. We would appreciate your support and feedback. Check us out here: https://lnkd.in/gkAfEHnh

We are beyond thrilled that the Government of Canada is planning to implement legislation around consumer-driven banking by 2025 because Canadians will finally be at the centre of their financial ecosystem. To date, banks have controlled the financial data of their customers, requiring customers to share login details with other financial service providers, posing inherent security risks. Finally Canadians, not the banks, will have a say on what happens with their financial data and how. What are the benefits? First of all, consumer-driven banking is expected to drive innovation within the financial services sector. Examples include personalized financial products, easier access to credit, real-time payments, and the prospect of a super app managing diverse financial products from various providers. Secondly, consumer-driven banking will increase competition among financial service providers. With more options available and fintechs challenging the dominance of the big banks, fintech services will get cheaper, and we expect bank fees to take a dip, too. This is great news for Canadians. At Shakepay, we are excited for what is to come in 2025, and look forward to continuing our work with the Government of Canada to welcome in a new era of banking in Canada. https://lnkd.in/gpG_9wFc

Nous sommes ravi de partager que nous accueillons Eric Richmond comme notre nouveau Conseiller Général et Chef du Développement Commercial ! Eric apporte une richesse d’expérience dans les secteurs de la technologie financière et de la cryptomonnaie, particulièrement dans les stratégies juridiques, réglementaires et de développement commercial. Il a précédemment été Président de Coinsquare Ltd., et est également le fondateur de Tetra Trust, la première société de fiducie au Canada licenciée pour la garde d’actifs numériques. L’expérience que Eric apporte sera essentielle pour guider Shakepay à travers sa prochaine phase de croissance, et aider à stimuler les efforts d’expansion et l’innovation dans d’autres produits et services financiers. Bienvenue dans l’équipe, Eric ! Nous sommes tellement excités de t’avoir à bord pour contribuer à une mission qui rend facile pour les Canadiens d’interagir avec leur bitcoin et leur argent durement gagné. https://lnkd.in/gRHx6wZ7

Thrilled to share that we are welcoming Eric Richmond as our new General Counsel and Head of Business Development! Eric brings a wealth of experience in the financial technology and cryptocurrency sectors, particularly in legal, regulatory and business development strategies. He previously was President of Coinsquare Ltd., and is also the founder of Tetra Trust, Canada's first trust company licensed to custody digital assets. The experience Eric brings will be instrumental in guiding Shakepay through its next phase of growth, and help drive expansion efforts and innovation in other financial products and services. Welcome to the team, Eric! We are so excited to have you on board to help contribute to a mission that makes it easy for Canadians to interact with their bitcoin and hard-earned money. https://lnkd.in/gfTMSqGv