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Top Stories
Heightened Crypto Supervision by Indonesia’s Central Bank
Indonesia's Bank mandates more stringent crypto exchange regulations to augment transparency and safeguard investors.
Generative AI Revolutionizing Wealth Management in Toronto
Fintech newcomers in Canada are adopting generative AI to offer individualized investment strategies for younger demographics.
The Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay Versus OVO for 2025
Detailed analysis of the two major e-wallet services leading the fintech scene in Indonesia during this year.
Pilot Project for Canada’s Digital Currency
The Canadian central bank is pilot testing a CBDC with a select group of fintech establishments.
Area-Specific Developments
Indonesia
- Increase in the use of peer-to-peer lending platforms by the youth
- Introduction of a nationwide fintech sandbox initiative by the government
- Growth of digital services in Islamic financial startups
Canada
- Toronto earns the top spot in fintech startup funding in North America for Q2 2025
- Legal implementation of open banking — implications for consumers and software developers
- Key banks embark on collaborations with blockchain identity verification systems
Financial Market Weekly Overview
Cryptocurrency:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Greater acceptance of IDR-linked stablecoins in Jakarta
Equities & Technology Exchange-Traded Funds:
- Fintech Nasdaq Index: +1.7%
- Canadian Fintech Sector Growth ETF (FINC): +2.3%
- Technological Shares Index in Indonesia: -0.8%
Future Trend Developments
- Forecast for Fintech in August 2025 — The direction of venture capital in Southeast Asia.
- Fintech for Students — A roundup of the top 5 finance management applications for students abroad.
- Eco-Conscious Financing — The impact of ESG scores on investment choices in Indonesia.
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