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Indonesia’s Presidential Election Sees Crypto-Friendly Team in the Running
14.2.2024
Indonesia former Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the presidential election following unofficial vote counts indicating a significant lead, potentially securing a single-round win in his third bid for the presidency. Subianto, along with his pro-crypto running mate Gibran...
Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election
14.2.2024
During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generation
How Indonesia’s Election Outcome Will Impact Crypto
14.2.2024
Indonesia, a trillion-dollar economy, is impossible to ignore. The country held its election on Wednesday with defence minister Prabowo Subianto and ex-governors Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo all competing to become the next president. In December, Indonesia’s Mayor Gibran Rakabuming...
Indonesia Sees Sharp Decline in Crypto Tax Revenue, Falling 63% in 2023
24.1.2024
The Indonesian government has reported a significant decline in crypto tax revenue for 2023, amounting to $31.7 million (Indonesian Rupiah 467.27 billion), according to a report by local news outlet Kontant. The fall marks a sharp 63% drop compared to the partial collection period in 2022 when...
Indonesia's Crypto Tax Revenue Falls 63% in 2023 Despite Bitcoin's Surge
24.1.2024
The country's tax revenue in 2023 was substantially lower than 2022, when the tax regime was introduced
Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
22.1.2024
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership
Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Blame Dramatic Drop in Trading Volumes Partly on High Taxes
17.1.2024
Indonesian crypto exchanges saw a sharp 60% drop in trading volumes in 2023, challenging its reputation as a fast adopter of digital assets
Indonesian Authorities Raid Ten Crypto Mining Facilities for Energy Theft
29.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Photocreo Bednarek Indonesian authorities crack down on ten Bitcoin (BTC) mining sites for stealing energy from the national grid to power mining operations in the country. According to reports from local media outlets, the government moved in on ten crypto mining sites whose...
Indonesian Authorities Crack Down on Bitcoin Miners Stealing Electricity From National Grid
29.12.2023
The thieves allegedly tapped into utility poles of a state-owned energy firm to power mining operations
Indonesia to Require Cryptocurrency Exchanges to Register with Country’s National Digital Asset Bourse
28.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay The Indonesian government has announced that all cryptocurrency exchanges operating within the country will be required to register with the newly established Commodity Future Exchange (CFX). Launched earlier this year, the CFX is the world’s first national bourse...
Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Must Register With New Bourse or Face Shutdown
28.12.2023
The government wants to use the crypto bourse to make the ecosystem safer and gather transaction data for tax purposes
Indonesia Presidential Candidate Pledges to Foster Blockchain and Crypto Expertise in the Country
19.12.2023
Image Source: Pixabay Gibran Rakabuming Raka, a vice presidential candidate in the upcoming Indonesian election, aims to accelerate Indonesia’s position as a leader in the digital revolution by cultivating expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Gibran, the eldest son of President Joko...
Indonesia Vice Presidential Candidate Promises to Create 'Crypto Experts' as Election Looms
19.12.2023
Indonesia's dynamic crypto market is a focus for politicians looking to use it to fuel the country's economic growth
MetaMask Expands Global Presence With Payment Partnerships Across Six Countries
11.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / golibtolibov MetaMask, a prominent cryptocurrency software wallet, has announced its expansion into six countries through new partnerships. The Web3 wallet provider has collaborated with VietQR and Mobile Money in Vietnam, GCash in the Philippines, QRIS in Indonesia, Thai...
Indonesia to conduct blockchain trials for public services
12.10.2023
Tuhu Nugraha, who works with the Indonesian government, said that the country will soon conduct trials on applying blockchain technology in public service use cases
WFIS to facilitate Indonesia’s most disruptive integration of technology & FSI
27.9.2023
Tech innovations are transforming organizations across sectors, especially causing massive paradigm shifts in the financial services industry. In the wake of the situation, the world’s largest archipelago is propelling forward with its digital economy and has already produced multiple fintech...
India, Nigeria, Vietnam Lead Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index
14.9.2023
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has finalized its latest Global Crypto Adoption Index. India, Nigeria, and Vietnam hold the top three positions, followed by the U.S., Ukraine, Philippines, and Indonesia. “The Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region dominates the...
Indonesia Expands De-Dollarization Efforts With National Task Force Formation
9.9.2023
Indonesia’s central bank has established a national task force to expand the use of local currency with partner countries. Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and China are already trading with Indonesia using local currencies. In addition, Singapore and South Korea have signed cooperation agreements...
SBI expands Ripple remittance tech to banks in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines
6.9.2023
SBI Remit will use XRP as a bridge currency to enable faster and more cost-effective remittances to several Southeast Asian countries
Indonesia Bitcoin Conference 2023 is going to be held in Bali
5.9.2023
The Indonesia Bitcoin Conference 2023 is set to take place on October 26-27 at the Prime Plaza Hotel in Bali. This highly anticipated event will bring together a diverse group of individuals, including entrepreneurs, investors, miners, and enthusiasts, all interested in Bitcoin’s potential...