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Ted Livingston

Kik · Canada

Ted Livingston is the CEO of Kik. Livingston is based in Canada. Livingston has held the role since 2009. Livingston was born in 1987 in Toronto and educated at Crescent School and University of Waterloo.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Ted Livingston's continued work in cryptocurrency and payments following Kik's shutdown. His micropayments startup Code secured seed funding in early 2024, and his latest application, Flipcash, was reported to be the first to integrate Coinbase's stablecoin-as-a-service platform in 2026. The headlines reflect Livingston's efforts to pursue blockchain-based financial technology ventures after the messaging app Kik ceased operations in 2019 amid regulatory challenges.

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Born
1987 · Toronto
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Crescent School, University of Waterloo

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Ted Livingston: FAQ

What company does Ted Livingston lead?
Ted Livingston is CEO of Kik, a role held since 2009.
Where was Ted Livingston educated?
Ted Livingston studied at Crescent School, University of Waterloo.