Technology

Canadian think tank urges central banks to weigh pros and cons of digital currencies

Carbon Engineering raised $90 million, Inventys $16 million

From producing carbon-neutral jet fuel to soap, Canadian clean-tech companies are finding novel uses for captured CO2

Immigration program spurs competition for talent between tech giants and startups

What happened: The number of complaints against telecom providers grew from 6,849 to 9,831 during comparable time periods Why it matters: Complaints commission says providers’ improper disclosure of terms is persistently ‘problematic’ Incorrect charg

Two B.C.-based financial technology firms have announced milestones this week. Mogo Finance Technology (TSX: MOGO) revealed March 21 it’s added about 50,000 customers to its offering of digital finance services since the beginning of the year.

What happened: Carbon Engineering has closed an equity financing round to the tune of US$68-million What it means: The Squamish-based company will be ramping up plans for commercialization A B.C.

Expa, the brainchild of Canadian Uber co-founder Garrett Camp, is building startups in Vancouver

Global footprint of Vancouver software company grows while R&D capacity doubles

Rise of automation, gig economy set to make future employment more precarious