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Current News
Crypto Regulations Intensify in Indonesia
The Central Bank of Indonesia is implementing stricter rules for cryptocurrency businesses, aiming for greater oversight and protection for investors.
Artificial Intelligence Dominates in Toronto’s Asset Management
Fintech startups in Canada are now utilizing AI technology to offer tailored investment strategies, targeting the millennial and Gen Z demographics.
The Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay Versus OVO in 2025
An exhaustive analysis of the leading e-wallet providers that are currently at the forefront of Indonesia’s fintech economy this year.
Canada Explores a Digital Currency
The Bank of Canada is in the preliminary phase of trialling a digital currency with the cooperation of select fintech enterprises.
Regional Update
Indonesia
- Rising popularity of peer-to-peer lending platforms among the young generation
- National rollout of a regulatory sandbox for fintech initiatives
- Growth in digital services offered by Islamic finance startups
Canada
- Toronto secures the top spot in fintech startup funding in North America for Q2 2025
- The enactment of open banking regulations - implications for consumers and developers dissected
- Collaboration between main banks and blockchain identity confirmation solutions
Market Overview This Week
Cryptocurrencies:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Stablecoins pegged to the IDR attracting attention in Jakarta’s markets
Equities & Technology Funds:
- Nasdaq Fintech Index: +1.7%
- Fund for Fintech Growth in Canada (FINC): +2.3%
- Index for Indonesia’s Technology Sectors: -0.8%
Approaching Trends
- Fintech Projections for August 2025 — Tracking the direction of venture capital in the Southeast Asian region.
- Financial Tech for Students — A look at the top 5 apps assisting international students to manage budgets efficiently.
- Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) in Finance — Exploring the impact of ESG ratings on investment choices in Indonesia.
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