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Indonesia Strengthens Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework
The Indonesian Central Bank imposes additional regulations on cryptocurrency exchanges to promote better transparency and safety for investors.
Toronto Embraces AI for Financial Management
A number of Canadian fintech newcomers are adopting artificial intelligence to tailor financial advice for the younger generations.
The Battle of E-Wallets: Gopay vs. OVO in 2025
A comprehensive analysis of Indonesia's leading e-wallet services competing for market dominance.
Canadian Digital Currency Initiative Underway
The Bank of Canada is starting trials for a digital currency with a select group of fintech companies.
Local Perspectives
Indonesia
- Rising popularity of person-to-person lending applications among the youth
- National implementation of a regulatory sandbox for fintech innovation
- Growth in the digital presence of Islamic banking startups
Canada
- Toronto takes the lead as the number one destination for fintech startup funding in North America for Q2 2025
- Legislation for open banking gets the green light – implications for consumers and application developers
- Mainstream banks move towards partnerships with ID verification services that use blockchain
Investment Summary of the Week
Cryptocurrency Markets:
- Bitcoin (BTC): $64,200
- Ethereum (ETH): $3,250
- Stablecoins pegged to the Indonesian Rupiah see increased adoption in Jakarta
Equity & Technology Funds:
- Fintech Index of Nasdaq: up by 1.7%
- Canadian Fintech Growth ETF (FINC): up by 2.3%
- Technology Index for Indonesia: down by 0.8%
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