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Top News Stories
Strict Crypto Regulations Enacted by Indonesian Central Bank
To heighten transparency and safeguard investors, the Central Bank of Indonesia has established new cryptocurrency exchange regulation criteria.
Artificial Intelligence Reinvents Wealth Management in Toronto
A host of innovative Canadian fintech ventures are employing generative AI to deliver custom investment strategies for the younger generations.
The Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay versus OVO in 2025
An exhaustive analysis of the prominent electronic payment services that are leading Indonesia's fintech scene this year.
Digital Dollar Trial Commences in Canada
In collaboration with select fintech companies, the Bank of Canada is moving forward with trials of a digital currency prototype, the CBDC.
Local Updates
Indonesia
- Rise of peer-to-peer lending applications among Generation Z
- National fintech sandbox initiative launched by the government
- Growth of Islamic finance startups in the digital sphere
Canada
- Toronto tops North American investment in fintech startups for Q2 2025
- Adoption of open banking legislation — implications for consumers and developers
- Key financial institutions collaborating with ID verification systems based on blockchain technology
Market Overview This Week
Crypto:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Growing popularity of stablecoins pegged to IDR in Jakarta
Equities & Tech Funds:
- Fintech Sector on the Nasdaq: +1.7%
- Growth ETF for Canadian FinTech (FINC): +2.3%
- Index for Indonesia's Tech Firms: -0.8%
What's Next in Trends
- August 2025 Fintech Predictions — The destination of venture capital flows in Southeast Asia?
- Fintech for Students — The 5 leading budgeting applications for international learners
- Sustainable Finance — The impact of ESG ratings on investment choices in Indonesia
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