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Recent Top Stories
Indonesia’s Crypto Watchdog Raises Regulatory Bar
The Indonesian Bank unveils tougher rules for cryptocurrency trading platforms to increase transparency and better protect investors.
AI Disrupts Wealth Management in Toronto
Numerous Canadian financial technology startups are adopting AI to offer tailor-made investment strategies for younger generations.
Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay Versus OVO in 2025
A thorough analysis of the leading digital wallet services in Indonesia's fintech scene this year.
Pilot of Canadian Digital Dollar Announced
Testing of a digital currency model has commenced by the Bank of Canada in cooperation with select fintech enterprises.
Regional Snapshots
Indonesia
- Increase in peer-to-peer lending applications for Gen Z users
- National program for a fintech sandbox initiated by the government
- Growth of digital outreach by Islamic finance-based startups
Canada
- Toronto comes out top in fintech venture funding in North America for Q2 2025
- Newly approved open banking legislation — implications for customers and app developers
- Major banks entering collaborations with blockchain ID authentication services
Market Summary of the Week
Cryptocurrency:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Stablecoins pegged to the IDR growing popular in Jakarta
Equities & Tech ETFs:
- Nasdaq Fintech Index sees a rise of +1.7%
- The Canadian FinTech Growth ETF (FINC) is up by +2.3%
- Performance of Indonesian Tech Sector Index drops by -0.8%
What's Next in Trends
- Fintech Forecast for August 2025 — Tracking the flow of venture capital investments in Southeast Asia.
- Financial Tech for Students — A list of the top 5 budgeting applications aimed at international students.
- Sustainable Investments — The impact of ESG scores on investment choices in Indonesia.
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