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izmir, turkey- May 24, 2014: financial times newspaper,

🔥 Latest Headlines

📉 Indonesia’s Central Bank Tightens Crypto Oversight
Bank Indonesia introduces new regulatory requirements for crypto exchanges to enhance transparency and investor protection.

🧠 AI Takes Over Wealth Management in Toronto
Several Canadian fintech startups are integrating generative AI to provide personalized portfolio planning for millennials and Gen Z.

📲 E-Wallet War: Gopay vs. OVO in 2025
An in-depth comparison of the top two digital payment platforms dominating the Indonesian fintech market this year.

💳 Canada to Launch Digital Dollar Pilot
The Bank of Canada begins testing a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) prototype with selected fintech firms.

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close up shot of a digital stock market tracking graph follwing a recent crash in prices. Bear market 3D illustration

🌍 Regional Insights

🇮🇩 Indonesia

  • Surge in peer-to-peer lending apps among Gen Z
  • Government launches national fintech sandbox program
  • Islamic finance startups expanding digital reach

🇨🇦 Canada

  • Toronto ranked #1 for fintech startup investment in North America Q2 2025
  • Open banking laws approved — what this means for users and developers
  • Major banks partnering with blockchain-based ID verification platforms

📊 Weekly Market Snapshot

Crypto:

  • BTC: $64,200 ↘
  • ETH: $3,250 ↘
  • IDR-backed stablecoins gain traction in Jakarta

Stocks & Tech ETFs:

  • Nasdaq Fintech Index: +1.7%
  • Canadian FinTech Growth ETF (FINC): +2.3%
  • Indonesian Tech Sector Index: -0.8%

🗓 Upcoming in Trends

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  • Student-Focused Fintech — Top 5 budgeting apps for international students
  • Green Finance — How ESG scoring is influencing Indonesian investment decisions

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