Claire Brownell

Claire Brownell

Reporter
The Logic


Claire Brownell covers the future of finance. Her beat includes financial regulation, fintechs and cryptocurrencies, with a focus on how banks and other financial services companies are adapting to technological change. She specializes in data-driven journalism and investigations. She was previously associate editor of reports and rankings at Maclean’s, and an award-winning tech reporter and feature writer at the Financial Post.

Schedule

wednesday – 10:40am FinTech
Time Icon 25 mins Location Icon St. Lawrence Centre — Bluma Appel Theatre

Overrated or Necessary? Building the Loonie Stablecoin

Is a Canadian-dollar stablecoin the next evolution of digital finance or a solution in search of a problem? This panel will explore the case for a “loonie stablecoin,” from payments and financial innovation to regulation, adoption, and the potential impact on Canada’s digital economy.