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Current Top Stories
Crypto Supervision Escalates in Indonesia's Central Bank
New policy directives from Bank Indonesia seek to increase crypto exchange compliance for improved transparency and to safeguard investors.
AI Revolutionizes Wealth Management in Toronto
Advancements by Canadian financial startups are using generative AI to render tailor-made investment strategies to younger demographics.
The Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay vs. OVO in 2025
Analyzing the fierce competition between Indonesia's leading e-payment services this current year.
Canadian Digital Currency Initiative Underway
A digital currency project spearheaded by The Bank of Canada is being piloted in partnership with selected tech firms.
Perspectives from the Region
Indonesia
- Young adults engage more with peer-to-peer lending applications
- Initiation of a countrywide regulatory fintech sandbox by the government
- Growth of digital services in the Islamic financing sector startups
Canada
- North America's top spot for fintech investments in Q2 2025 goes to Toronto
- Newly-passed open banking regulations and their implications for consumers and app developers
- Major banking institutions partner with blockchain identity verification systems
Financial Markets Weekly Brief
Cryptocurrencies:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Stablecoins tied to the IDR see increased popularity in Jakarta
Stocks & Technological ETFs:
- Index of Nasdaq Fintech rose by 1.7%
- Growth of the Canadian Fintech Index ETF (FINC) by 2.3%
- Decline in the Indonesian Tech Sector Index by 0.8%
What's Next in Trends
- August 2025 Fintech Predictions — The direction of venture capital in the Southeast Asia region.
- Fintech for Students — A list of the top 5 apps to aid internationals students with budget management.
- Sustainable Financing — The influence of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) scores on investment choices in Indonesia.
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