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Top News Stories
Increased Regulatory Supervision on Cryptocurrency in Indonesia
The Indonesia Central Bank has set forth additional regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges to bolster transparency and secure investor interests.
Artificial Intelligence Dominates Toronto Wealth Management
A number of Canadian fintech firms are now utilizing cutting-edge AI to deliver customized investment strategies for the millennial and Gen Z demographics.
Digital Wallet Faceoff: Gopay Versus OVO in 2025
A detailed evaluation of Indonesia's leading digital payment services commanding the fintech landscape this year.
Exploration of Digital Dollar Through Pilot in Canada
The Bank of Canada is collaborating with fintech companies to initiate trials for a digital currency prototype or CBDC.
Local Spotlight
Indonesia
- Generational increase in the utilization of peer-to-peer lending applications amongst Indonesian youth
- National-level updates on the newly initiated fintech sandbox scheme by the Indonesian government
- Digital growth within startups focused on Islamic financial services
Canada
- Toronto takes the leading position in fintech startup funding in Q2 2025 within North America
- Newly passed open banking regulations — implications for Canadian consumers and software developers
- Key partnerships forming between major financial institutions and blockchain-powered identity authentication services
Market Overview for the Week
Cryptocurrencies:
- Bitcoin (BTC): $64,200
- Ethereum (ETH): $3,250
- Rise of IDR-linked stablecoins in the Jakarta market
Equities & Technological Funds:
- Fintech Index for Nasdaq: Augmented by 1.7%
- Growth ETF for Canadian FinTech (FINC): Ascended by 2.3%
- Index Score for Indonesian Technology Sector: Declined by 0.8%
What's Next in Trends
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- Finance with Environmental Consciousness — The impact of ESG scoring on investment decisions within Indonesia
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