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Current News Highlights
Strengthened Oversight of Crypto by Indonesia’s Central Bank
The central bank of Indonesia is rolling out additional regulatory measures for cryptocurrency exchanges to improve transparency and safeguard investors.
Toronto Employs AI in Managing Wealth
A group of fintech innovators in Canada is adopting AI technologies in order to offer investment strategies tailored to the needs of younger generations.
2025 E-Wallet Showdown: Gopay vs. OVO
An analytical piece comparing Gopay and OVO, two major contenders in Indonesia’s digital wallet space, in the current year.
Canada Trials New Digital Currency
Experimentation on a digital form of currency is underway at the Bank of Canada, involving partnerships with select fintech firms.
Regional Developments
Indonesia
- Rise of peer-to-peer lending services among the youths
- National fintech innovation framework initiated by government
- Growth of digital services in the Islamic financing industry
Canada
- Toronto achieves top position for fintech venture capital in North America for Q2 of 2025
- New open banking regulations pass — implications for consumers and developers
- Partnerships emerging between major banks and blockchain ID verification providers
Financial Market Brief
Cryptocurrency:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Stablecoins tied to IDR witnessing increased popularity in Jakarta
Equities & Technology ETFs:
- Fintech Index on Nasdaq: up by 1.7%
- Growth ETF for Canadian Fintech (FINC): up by 2.3%
- Index for Tech Stocks in Indonesia: dips by 0.8%
Forthcoming Trend Insights
- Fintech Outlook for August 2025 — Tracking the flow of venture capital in the Southeast Asian domain.
- Fintech for the Studious — Breakdown of the top five budget management applications for students abroad.
- Sustainable Investment Practices — The impact of ESG scores on investment choices in Indonesia.
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