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Top News
Indonesia's Financial Authority Expands Crypto Regulations
Bank Indonesia is implementing stricter regulatory guidelines for cryptocurrency platforms, aiming to improve transparency and security for investors.
Artificial Intelligence Reinvents Asset Management in Toronto
Canadian financial technology startups are incorporating AI technologies to deliver tailor-made investment advice to younger generations.
The Showdown of E-Wallets: Gopay versus OVO in 2025
A detailed analysis of the leading e-payment services in Indonesia's finance tech industry for the current year.
Digital Currency Test Launch by the Canadian Central Bank
Experimentation with a digital Canadian dollar is being conducted by the central bank in collaboration with selected technology finance companies.
Local Perspectives
Indonesia
- Increase in mobile lending applications amongst Generation Z
- Initiation of a nationwide pilot project for fintech innovation
- Expansion of digital services by Islamic financial startups
Canada
- Toronto clinches top spot for financial technology investments in Q2 2025 for North America
- New policies for open banking enacted — implications for end-users and developers
- Partnerships between major banking firms and blockchain-ID verification tech
Market Weekly Review
Cryptocurrency:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Stablecoins pegged to the Indonesian Rupiah see increased adoption in Jakarta
Equities & Technology ETFs:
- Index of Nasdaq's Fintech sector: +1.7%
- Growth ETF for Canadian Financial Tech (FINC): +2.3%
- Technology Sector Index for Indonesia: -0.8%
What's Next in Trends
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- Sustainable Financial Practices — The role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings in shaping investment trends in Indonesia.
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