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NCFA Fintech Whisperer | Jan 10 to Jan 16, 2026 This live weekly NCFA intelligence page tracks financial technology developments that significantly affect how fintechs build, sell, raise capital, and operate under scrutiny. Coverage prioritizes Canada and includes global events that directly influence competitive conditions, market access, and execution realities across fintech sectors.  This page will

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Utility bills are rising in many parts of the U.S. despite Trump's promise to lower energy prices during his presidential campaign.

The Education Department has announced it will delay the implementation of wage garnishment and other collections efforts for defaulted student loans.

President Donald Trump wants to send payments directly to households for health costs. Experts think the plan may raise costs and the number of uninsured.

More than 800,000 federal student loan holders remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness.

Fintech in Canada | January 15, 2026 A $280M Continuation Fund Supports Fintechs Staying Private Longer In January 2026, Portage confirmed it will manage select Point72 Ventures fintech assets through a US$280 million continuation vehicle and will become the general partner of the fund. This is Portage’s first large scale move into secondaries and supports

Students are putting more emphasis on career training and post-college employment, as more opt for a two-year degree or even shorter-term credentials. 

Crypto | Jan 15, 2026 Ontario Court Orders Binance to Pay $261,900 For Abusive Offshore Arbitration Bid Against Class Action Plaintiffs On January 9, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court ordered Binance to pay $261,900 in legal costs after finding that its attempt to force a Hong Kong arbitration was abusive and aimed at intimidating Canadian

The fourth-quarter estimated tax deadline for 2025 is Jan. 15. Here are the key things to know about the due date.

Minnesota and Hawaii are joining the growing list of states that require employers without retirement plans to enroll their workers in a state-run program.

The average amount owed on car trade-ins with negative equity rose to $7,214 — an all-time high, according to new data from car website Edmunds.

World's top ethereum treasury company said Thursday it made a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries.

One missed payment could ding a credit score by about 80 points, on average, according to a new report by LendingTree.

Cybersecurity | January 14, 2026 Forensic Findings Confirm Investor Data Exposure Following CIRO's August 2025 Breach On January 14, 2026, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization confirmed that approximately 750,000 Canadian investors were impacted by the cybersecurity incident first detected on August 11, 2025, as detailed in its update on unauthorized access to some Canadian investors’