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Top Stories
Indonesia’s Financial Authority Extends Cryptocurrency Supervision
To improve operational transparency and safeguard investors, Indonesia's Central Bank has laid down additional guidelines for cryptocurrency platforms.
Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Wealth Management in Toronto
Fintech start-ups in Canada harness cutting-edge AI technology to provide tailored financial planning for the younger generations.
The Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay vs. OVO in 2025
A thorough evaluation of the leading e-wallet services that are reigning the Indonesian digital payments sector this year.
Canada Embarks on Digital Currency Trial
A pilot project initiated by the Bank of Canada to trial a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) with a select group of fintech companies.
Geographical Overviews
Indonesia
- Increase in adoptance of peer-to-peer lending applications by Generation Z
- The country's authorities kick off a national-scale fintech trial zone
- Digital expansion of startups focused on Islamic banking solutions
Canada
- Toronto attains the leading position in financings for fintech startups in North America for the second quarter of 2025
- Adoption of open banking regulations — implications for consumers and software developers
- Key banks form alliances with startups that use blockchain for identity confirmation services
Financial Market Update
Cryptocurrencies:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Popularity of stablecoins pegged to IDR growing in Jakarta
Equities & Technology-Oriented Investment Funds:
- Nasdaq Fintech Index experiences a moderate increase of 1.7%
- The Canadian FinTech Sector ETF (FINC) observes growth by 2.3%
- A slight decline marked in the Indonesian Technological Market Index by -0.8%
Forthcoming Trend Highlights
- Fintech Outlook for August 2025 — A look into where venture capital is being channeled in Southeast Asia
- Finance Tools for Students — An overview of the top five budgeting applications designed for international students
- Environmentally-Conscious Investment — The role of ESG ratings in shaping investment strategies in Indonesia
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