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Top News This Week
Greater Control over Cryptocurrencies by Indonesia’s Central Bank
The central bank of Indonesia is enforcing new guidelines for cryptocurrency exchanges aiming at increased transparency and better safeguarding of investors.
Revolutionizing Wealth Management with AI in Toronto
Fintech new ventures in Canada are adopting advanced AI to offer tailor-made financial advice for the younger demographics like millennials and Generation Z.
The Showdown of E-Wallets: Gopay versus OVO in 2025
A comprehensive review comparing Indonesia's leading e-wallet providers vying for control of the fintech space in 2025.
Canada's Experiment with a Digital Currency
The Bank of Canada is initiating pilot tests for a digital currency, a Central Bank Digital Currency prototype, in collaboration with select fintech companies.
Localized Observations
Indonesia
- Increase in peer-to-peer borrowing applications amongst young adults
- State-supported national fintech testbed initiative commenced
- Growth of Islamic fintech entities utilizing digital platforms
Canada
- Top spot secured by Toronto for fintech funding amongst North American startups in Q2 2025
- New open banking regulations get enacted — implications for end-users and developers
- Key banking institutions engaging with blockchain for identity verification
Weekly Financial Rundown
Cryptocurrencies:
- BTC: $64,200
- ETH: $3,250
- Jakarta shows a growing interest in IDR-pegged stablecoins
Equities & Technology Funds:
- Nasdaq's Fintech Index: +1.7%
- Fintech Growth Fund in Canada (FINC): +2.3%
- Indonesia's Tech Sector Evaluation: -0.8%
Forthcoming Trend Watch
- Fintech Outlook for August 2025 — Analysis of venture capital distribution throughout Southeast Asia
- Budgeting Platforms for Students — A rundown of premium budget management applications for international students
- Environmentally-Conscious Investment — The impact of ESG ratings on investment choices in Indonesia
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