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The development of digital technology has brought various innovations to the financial system, one of which is sharia crowdfunding. As a form of technology-based fundraising based on sharia principles, this mechanism aims to avoid elements of usury, gharar, and maysir which are prohibited in Islam. This article discusses the legal aspects and operational mechanisms of sharia crowdfunding from the perspective of Islamic law and regulations in Indonesia. By using a qualitative research method based on literature analysis, sharia crowdfunding has a strong legal basis through the fatwa of the National Sharia Council-Indonesian Ulema Council (DSN-MUI) and the regulations of the Financial Services Authority (OJK). In practice, sharia crowdfunding uses various contracts such as mudharabah, musyarakah, and wakalah bil ujrah to ensure fair and transparent transactions. Although it has promising prospects, challenges such as lack of sharia financial literacy, limited specific regulations, and digital security aspects are still major obstacles in its implementation. Therefore, collaboration between regulators, industry players, and the community is needed to encourage a more inclusive and sustainable sharia crowdfunding ecosystem.  

Technology-based financial innovation has led to the emergence of crowdfunding platforms, which are now expanding into the realm of Islamic finance. This study aims to examine how the principles of Islamic economics are integrated into Sharia-compliant crowdfunding practices, particularly in financing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review and case studies of several prominent Sharia crowdfunding platforms in Indonesia. The findings show that Sharia crowdfunding not only adheres to Islamic principles such as the prohibition of riba (usury) and gharar (uncertainty), but also applies concepts of justice, transparency, and partnership within contract structures. However, challenges related to Sharia financial literacy, regulation, and public trust remain significant obstacles. This study recommends enhancing Sharia financial literacy and strengthening regulations to support a sustainable Sharia crowdfunding ecosystem.

This Community Service was carried out in Kampung Baru,jalan Timor Raya KM 8 Kelurahan Oesao,kecamatan Kupang Timur. Kabupaten Kupang on June 16, 2025 with the aim of increasing public understanding of Financial Technology (FinTech) as part of digital financial literacy. The activity began with a pre-test to identify the community's initial knowledge, continued with the delivery of material through an interactive lecture method, a simulation of the digitalization of the payment system using QRIS, and ended with a post-test and a question and answer session. The material presented included the basic concepts of FinTech, types of digital financial services, digital security, and the benefits and risks of using financial technology. The community showed high enthusiasm, as evidenced by active participation in the discussion and increased understanding based on the results of the post-test evaluation. This PKM activity has a positive impact in raising public awareness and readiness to face the increasingly rapid digital transformation in the financial sector in the future. As a follow-up, the community is expected to be able to learn and utilize FinTech wisely in everyday life, especially in digital transactions and personal financial management.

Indonesia's digital economy is rapidly growing with the emergence of e-commerce, fintech, and blockchain technology that facilitate cross-border transactions. However, challenges such as technological access inequality, personal data exploitation, and multinational company dominance remain major concerns. Therefore, implementing Pancasila values in digital economy governance is crucial to ensuring social justice, consumer protection, and national competitiveness. Pancasila principles, such as moral-based business ethics, consumer rights protection, digital sovereignty, and participatory regulation, must be integrated into digital economic policies. Additionally, electronic commerce regulations based on international law should align with national interests to balance digital economic growth and constitutional rights protection. Thus, Pancasila-based digital economic policies can promote inclusivity, strengthen SMEs' competitiveness, and ensure the broader welfare of society.

Financial innovation plays a crucial role in increasing people's access to economic services, especially in the ever-evolving digital era. Through various forms of innovation such as digital financial services, fintech, mobile banking, and electronic payment systems, people, including those in remote areas—have made it easier to reach banking, investment, and financing services. These innovations help overcome various conventional barriers, such as limited physical infrastructure, high transaction costs, and the unaffordability of formal financial services. In addition, the presence of financial technology also expands financial inclusion by providing products and services that are more flexible, cheap, and easily accessible through mobile devices. This not only encourages local economic growth, but also empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to develop their businesses. However, challenges remain, such as the need for financial literacy, consumer data protection, and adequate regulatory oversight. Therefore, synergy between the government, financial institutions, technology providers, and the community is important to ensure that financial innovation can be utilized optimally and sustainably in promoting inclusive economic prosperity. Financial innovation is not just a technological advancement, but a strategic solution towards economic justice.

The rapid development of financial technology (fintech), particularly digital wallet applications like OVO, has significantly transformed transaction patterns in society. However, issues such as server instability and unsatisfactory user experiences frequently emerge on social media platforms. This study aims to analyze user sentiments toward OVO on platform X (formerly Twitter) by comparing the performance of two machine learning algorithms: Naïve Bayes and Support Vector Machine (SVM). Data were collected through web scraping from 1,000 Indonesian-language tweets containing the keyword "OVO." The research methodology included text preprocessing (data cleaning, tokenization, stopword removal), feature extraction using TF-IDF, and sentiment classification (positive, negative, neutral). Evaluation results demonstrated that SVM achieved the highest accuracy of 85.2%, while Naïve Bayes reached 78.5%. SVM also outperformed in precision (87%) and recall (83%) due to its ability to handle non-linear data. These findings provide actionable recommendations for OVO developers to enhance server stability and features based on user feedback. Additionally, this study serves as a reference for future sentiment analysis research employing algorithmic comparisons.

Online lending has become an increasingly popular financial solution in Indonesia, providing easy access to funds for people who are not fully served by traditional financial institutions. Despite offering many conveniences, the rapid growth of online lending brings various risks, such as the rise of illegal online loans, high interest rates, and the potential misuse of users' personal data. This research aims to analyze consumer protection in online loan transactions, by reviewing existing regulations, such as Law No. 8/1999 on Consumer Protection, OJK Regulation No. 77/Pojk.01/2016, and the Electronic Information and Transaction Law (ITE Law). This research uses a normative legal research method with a statutory approach that prioritizes legal materials in the form of laws and regulations as the main reference. Data collection techniques are carried out through library research, analyzing relevant regulations and related literature. The results show that although these regulations already exist, the implementation of supervision and law enforcement is still weak, resulting in many violations harming consumers. Stricter supervision from OJK, strict sanctions against illegal fintech providers, and increased education to the public about their rights as consumers are needed. With more effective supervision and clearer regulations, it is hoped that the online lending industry can develop healthily and provide benefits without harming consumers.

Indonesia's Sharia capital market has experienced significant growth in the past decade, along with rising public awareness of Islamic economic principles and the adoption of digital technologies. This study aims to analyze the role of digital transformation in supporting the development of the Sharia capital market and to identify structural challenges, particularly in regulatory, financial literacy, and cybersecurity aspects. The methodology used is descriptive qualitative with a literature study approach, drawing on secondary data from reputable journals and official publications from OJK and the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The results indicate that while technological transformation has opened significant opportunities such as increased financial inclusion and youth investor engagement, the Sharia capital market still faces serious challenges related to unadaptive regulations, cyber threats and low investor literacy. This study recommends synergy between regulators, industry players and educational institutions to strengthen a sustainable Sharia capital market ecosystem.    

This study aims to analyze the role of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) as a key driver in the development of Financial Technology (Fintech) that contributes to increasing financial inclusion in Indonesia. Using qualitative methods through a descriptive approach, this study focuses on exploring and understanding phenomena related to QRIS implementation and its impact on the national digital financial ecosystem. Research data was obtained through literature studies from various relevant primary and secondary sources, thus providing a strong theoretical and practical foundation. The results show that QRIS functions as a link between cross-platform digital payment ecosystems, enabling interconnection between service providers, and facilitating non-cash transaction processes in a faster, safer, and more efficient manner. Furthermore, QRIS not only supports the development of financial technology in urban areas but also expands the reach of digital financial services to remote areas that were previously difficult to access by conventional banking services. Thus, QRIS plays a significant role in encouraging public participation in the formal financial system and helping achieve the national financial inclusion targets set by the government. This study concludes that QRIS is a strategic instrument in strengthening the foundation of Indonesia's digital economic transformation. Increasing financial inclusion not only impacts equitable access to financial services but also contributes to more inclusive and sustainable economic growth. These findings illustrate that QRIS is a technological policy innovation with strategic value, not only as a transaction tool but also as a driving force for digital financial integration in the era of national economic transformation. QRIS is a strategic tool in realizing national financial inclusion targets and supporting the vision of transformation towards Indonesia's digital economy.

This study examines the role of technology and innovation in supporting the growth of the Islamic economy in Muslim countries. The development of digital technology has brought significant changes to people's lives, particularly in economic activities. The presence of the internet, smartphones, and various digital platforms has made economic activities easier, faster, and more practical. This research shows that technology and innovation have a significant influence on the development of the Islamic economy. Technology helps people access Islamic economic services more easily and efficiently. Overall, technology and innovation play a crucial role in strengthening the growth of the Islamic economy in the digital era. Therefore, support from the government, financial institutions, the business community, and the public is needed to ensure that the use of technology in the Islamic economy can develop optimally and remain in accordance with Sharia values.

The digital era has brought significant transformation in the financial sector, including the money market and capital market in Indonesia. Innovation in financial technology (fintech), digitalization of services, and increasing volume of online transactions require adaptive and responsive supervision from the authority institution. This study aims to analyze the role of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) in regulating, supervising, and developing the money market and capital market amidst the development of digital technology. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive-analytical approach through literature studies and secondary data from official OJK reports and related regulations. The results of the study show that OJK plays a central role in maintaining the stability and integrity of the financial market through strengthening digital regulations, technology-based supervision (suptech), and investor protection. In addition, OJK also encourages digital financial inclusion and literacy to create a healthy and sustainable market ecosystem. These findings emphasize the importance of policy adaptation and strengthening OJK's institutional capacity in facing challenges and opportunities in the digital era.

This research analyzes the role of Islamic business ethics in investment decisions in Islamic financial institutions. The background is the rapid growth of the Islamic economy, so that Islamic values such as the prohibition of riba/gharar/maisir, fairness, and transparency become important as a foundation for fair and sustainable investmentsfile. The objective is to explore how sharia principles influence the selection process and investment decisions. The method used is a comprehensive literature study, with literature analysis from books, journals, and academic publications related to Islamic economics. The main findings show that Islamic financial institutions incorporate Islamic ethical values into their investment practices: Islamic banks exercise supervision by the Sharia Supervisory Board and specific codes of conduct; Islamic mutual funds and capital markets apply screening through the Sharia Securities List and DSN-MUI fatwas; Islamic fintech refers to DSN fatwas and emphasizes transparency of fees as well as fairness of return distribution. In conclusion, the integration of Islamic ethical values in the investment process helps build a sustainable and fair Islamic investment system, by emphasizing honesty, fairness and social responsibility in every investment decision.

This study uses a qualitative method to analyze the dynamics of the business environment within the context of the digital economy, specifically focusing on the impact of platformization on industry competition. Rapid digital technological developments have given rise to various digital platforms that disrupt conventional business models and reshape market structures across multiple sectors. Platforms such as marketplaces, ride-sharing services, and fintech companies have become dominant actors influencing competitive patterns, value distribution, and relationships between large and small enterprises. This research aims to understand how digital platforms affect industry competition through vertical integration, network effects, and data control. The findings reveal that platformization enhances transaction efficiency and market access but also creates imbalances in market power, digital monopolies, and dependency on algorithms. In this context, government regulation and business adaptation strategies are essential to maintaining competitive balance and ensuring the sustainability of the digital ecosystem. The study recommends the adoption of adaptive regulatory approaches and multi-sector collaboration to foster healthy competition in the digital era.    

The rapid development of information technology has presented new legal challenges, particularly regarding the protection of personal data and information security. This research aims to examine the urgency of establishing legal regulations that are adaptive to the dynamics of information technology in Indonesia, and to examine the extent to which existing regulations are able to accommodate the needs of legal protection in the digital ecosystem. The research method used is normative juridical with a statutory approach and conceptual analysis of the applicable legal framework. The findings show that existing regulations, such as the Electronic Information and Transaction Law and the Personal Data Protection Law, still face obstacles in implementation, including overlapping rules, weaknesses in law enforcement, and low public digital literacy. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of continuous legal reform, synergy between law enforcement agencies, and increased public awareness to create a safe and equitable digital ecosystem.

The rapid growth of financial technology (fintech) has significantly transformed the funding landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), offering innovative financial solutions beyond traditional banking institutions. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of fintech’s role in SME financing, identifying emerging trends and research gaps. Utilizing bibliographic coupling and co-occurrence network analysis, data from Scopus were analyzed to uncover the intellectual structure and evolution of research in this field. The results highlight key themes, including the integration of blockchain, peer-to-peer lending, financial inclusion, and crowdfunding in SME financing. A particular focus on Islamic finance and Islamic crowdfunding indicates a growing interest in alternative financing mechanisms that align with Sharia principles. Additionally, the study reveals an increasing academic focus on fintech adoption in developing economies, particularly in Indonesia and Nigeria, where access to capital remains a critical challenge. The findings underscore fintech’s role in democratizing financial access for SMEs, bridging funding gaps, and fostering economic growth. Future research should investigate regulatory frameworks, risk management strategies, and technological adoption models to optimize the impact of fintech on sustainability in SME financing.

This study aims to evaluate the influence of financial literacy, financial technology, and financial behavior on the financial performance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region. The approach used is descriptive quantitative, with primary data obtained through distributing questionnaires to 215 active MSME players. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Square (PLS) method to assess the relationship between variables. The research findings indicate that financial literacy and financial behavior have a positive and significant impact on the financial performance of MSMEs. A good level of financial literacy helps businesses in preparing thorough financial reports, managing risks, and making the right financial decisions. Meanwhile, financial behaviors such as budget management, transaction recording, and regular financial evaluation have been proven to improve the stability and growth of business finances. On the other hand, the use of financial technology did not show a significant effect on financial performance, which may be due to the low level of understanding and access to such technology among MSME actors. The results of this study emphasize the importance of comprehensive counseling and training on financial literacy and the use of financial technology to improve the competitiveness and sustainability of MSMEs in the face of increasingly competitive market challenges.

The use of digital technology in financial management has rapidly developed, with financial management applications, fintech services, and digital banking platforms becoming increasingly popular, including in Indonesia. This study aims to identify the benefits and challenges faced by society in adopting digital technology for financial management. The results show that digital technology provides broader access to financial services, enhances financial literacy, and facilitates efficient budget and investment management. Additionally, fintech helps SMEs access financing. However, challenges such as low digital literacy, data security issues, and limited access to technology in certain areas remain significant barriers. Therefore, educational programs and financial inclusion policies are necessary to maximize the potential of digital technology in financial management. Overall, digital technology can have a positive impact on financial management in society, provided that risks are mitigated, and accessibility is improved.

This article discusses the transformation of international payments that continues to develop along with technological advances and increasing needs for efficiency, speed, and security in conducting cross-border transactions. This development is marked by the innovation of international payments with the existence of CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) and its integration with fintech, as a digital currency issued by the Central Bank. In this study, the research method used is a qualitative descriptive method. Where data can be obtained through informal group discussions, literature studies, and from various sources of information related to the transformation of international payments, CBDC, and the fintech ecosystem. The results of the study show that there has been a transformation of international payments that started from manual or cash transactions, until now it can carry out digital payment transactions using CBDC payment innovations. However, there are challenges or risks in using CBDC, namely related to data security and privacy, new financial technology regulations, changes in consumer behavior, and financial stability risks. This article is expected to provide insight for industry players to be able to utilize the potential of CBDC and fintech in building a more modern and sustainable international financial system.

The implementation of Islamic economics in the modern financial system is an effort to create an economic system that is fair, transparent, and sustainable, based on the principles taught in the Qur'an and Sunnah. The main principles of Islamic economics, such as the prohibition of riba (interest), fairness in transactions, zakat, the prohibition of gharar (uncertainty), and the balance in wealth distribution, provide a strong foundation for the formation of a more inclusive and social economic system. However, its implementation in the era of globalization faces various challenges, such as the lack of uniformity in Islamic legal standards across countries, differences in legal interpretations, and the integration of new technologies like fintech, blockchain, and cryptocurrency, which often conflict with Islamic principles. One solution that can be pursued is the development of Sharia-compliant digital financial products that adhere to the principles of fair and transparent transactions. On the other hand, Islamic financial institutions need to improve operational efficiency and strengthen the Sharia Supervisory Board (SSB) to ensure that financial products are in line with Sharia principles. Education and training in Islamic economics are also key to building a better understanding and accelerating the adoption of Islamic economic principles in the global financial system. Through close collaboration between Islamic financial institutions, regulators, and educational institutions, it is hoped that Islamic economics can provide a more ethical and sustainable alternative in the international market.

This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy, financial technology (fintech), and financial inclusion on the performance of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Bandar Lampung City. Financial literacy is an important factor that allows MSMEs to understand financial products and services effectively. Meanwhile, fintech provides easy access to various financial services, which are expected to improve MSME operations. Financial inclusion, which involves accessibility of financial services for all levels of society, plays an important role in supporting the development of MSMEs.This type of research uses quantitative research with an ex-post-facto approach . The population of this study is MSME actors in Bandar Lampung City with a sample size of 106 MSME actors. The location of the study is in Bandar Lampung City. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires. The validity of the instrument using the Person Product Moment correlation resulted in 53 items being declared valid. The reliability test of the instrument used Alpha Croncah ( α > 0.60), the results showed that all variables were declared reliable. The prerequisites for the analysis were tested through normality, multicollinearity and heteroscedasticity tests. Data analysis using multiple linear regression was used to test the effect of independent variables simultaneously on the dependent variable.         The results of the study show that: (1) there is a positive and significant influence of financial literacy on the performance of MSMEs in Bandar Lampung City which is quite large, namely if every 1 unit increase in financial literacy can increase MSME performance by 0.528 units . (2) There is a positive and significant influence of the FinTech variable on the performance of MSMEs in Bandar Lampung City which is quite large, namely if every 1 unit increase in the adoption of financial technology has the potential to increase MSME performance by 0.518 units. (3) There is a positive and significant influence on the financial inclusion variable on the performance of MSMEs in Bandar Lampung City which is smaller, namely an increase of 0.204 units . (4) There is a simultaneous and positive influence of financial literacy, fintech, and financial inclusion on the performance of MSMEs in Bandar Lampung City at a confidence level of 99%.