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Headlining Stories
Crypto Regulations Get Stricter in Indonesia
With a focus on boosting transparency and safeguarding investors, Bank Indonesia rolls out stricter regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges.
Toronto's Wealth Management Revolution via AI
New fintech ventures in Canada are adopting advanced AI to offer customized investment strategies tailored for the young generations.
Digital Wallet Faceoff: Gopay Versus OVO in 2025
An analytical review into Indonesia's leading digital payment services and their competition this year.
Experimentation of Digital Canadian Currency
A pilot for a digital Canadian dollar is now underway as the Bank of Canada collaborates with select fintech enterprises to test a CBDC prototype.
Local Spotlights
Indonesia
- Rapid growth of peer-to-peer lending platforms among the youth
- National fintech innovation project launched by the government
- Digital expansion of Islamic fintech companies
Canada
- Toronto takes the lead for North American fintech funding in Q2 2025
- Implications of newly sanctioned open banking regulations for end-users and developers
- Major financial institutions engage with blockchain identity verification services
Market Overview of the Week
Cryptocurrencies:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Rising traction for IDR-backed stablecoins in Jakarta's markets
Equities & Technology-based ETFs:
- Fintech Index on Nasdaq records gain of +1.7%
- Growth in Canadian FinTech Growth ETF (FINC): +2.3%
- Decline in the Indonesian Tech Sector Index by -0.8%
What's Next in Trends
- Fintech Projections for August 2025 — Direction of capital investments in Southeast Asia's ventures
- Finance Tools for Students — The best 5 budgeting applications for students abroad
- Sustainable Investing — The influence of ESG ratings on investment choices in Indonesia
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