“Can a bitcoin-native consumer app become the primary financial services platform for Canadians who want to earn, borrow against, and spend bitcoin?”
Founded in 2015 as a simple buy/sell bitcoin app for Canadians, Shakepay evolved into a broader crypto-financial platform by adding peer-to-peer bitcoin payments and a Visa prepaid card with bitcoin cashback rewards via Marqeta. In 2025, the company achieved formal CIRO registration as an investment dealer and expanded to business accounts with wire and Interac e-Transfer support. In 2026, Shakepay Credit Inc. launched bitcoin-backed fiat loans, marking a move into embedded crypto lending and positioning Shakepay as a bitcoin-native financial services company for Canadian consumers.