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11.11.2021
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Indonesia's national Islamic council reportedly declares Bitcoin haram
11.11.2021
While the MIU is a government-funded organization, its latest decision is not legally binding in Indonesia
Major Indonesian Islamic organization declares crypto 'haram' — or forbidden
29.10.2021
The Indonesian Islamic group NU says crypto is too volatile to be legal under Islamic law
Islamic Organization in Indonesia Issues Fatwa Against Cryptocurrency
28.10.2021
A provincial branch of one the largest Islamic organizations in Indonesia has declared cryptocurrency “haram,” or forbidden under religious law. The decision came after a “heated discussion” joined by a crypto expert who was invited to explain in detail the practice...
Report: Indonesia leads global surge in interest in crypto
18.10.2021
Indonesia saw a massive 1,772% increase in the number of people engaging with articles about crypto, a new survey claims
Indonesia Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Like China, Minister Says as Crypto Trade Soars
25.9.2021
Authorities in Indonesia do not intend to follow China’s example of imposing an outright ban on cryptocurrencies, a government official said, noting the country will limit itself to ensuring they are not used in illegal activities. The statement comes after local crypto exchanges registered...
Finder’s Poll Shows Vietnam Holds the Highest Percentage of Crypto Ownership Worldwide
15.8.2021
On Friday, the product comparison website Finder published the company’s August Cryptocurrency Ownership Report, which surveyed 42,040 citizens across 27 countries. The report ranks countries by digital currency adoption and it shows regions like Vietnam, Indonesia and India have the highest...
Indonesian crypto exchange Pintu raises $35M in Series A
9.8.2021
Pintu’s backers believe the exchange has the potential to become one of crypto’s leading brands in Indonesia and Southeast Asia more broadly
Indonesia's central bank marshals staff to enforce crypto payments ban
17.6.2021
Indonesia’s central bank is sending supervisors out to ensure local financial institutions aren’t defying the nationwide ban of crypto payments this bull season
Binance-backed Indonesian crypto exchange considers IPO
2.6.2021
Jakarta-based Tokocrypto received an undisclosed investment from Binance in May 2020
Coinbase leads $6M funding for Indonesian crypto exchange
26.5.2021
Pintu is a new cryptocurrency exchange in Indonesia, licensed as a crypto broker under Bappebti and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics
Bank of Indonesia joins central bank digital currency race
25.5.2021
After banning crypto payments back in 2017, Indonesia is looking to allow payments in a digital rupiah currency
Indonesia considers capital gains tax on cryptocurrency trades
11.5.2021
A new capital gains tax scheme on crypto trades is still being discussed, according to a tax official
Indonesian regulators consider tax on cryptocurrency transactions
27.4.2021
Officials are considering a tax on all cryptocurrency transactions in Indonesia
New ASEAN blockchain consortium targets cross-border cooperation
23.4.2021
The new ASEAN Blockchain Consortium aims to engage with regulators to ensure compliance and raise industry awareness
Gold-as-a-currency: Kinesis launches blockchain-backed monetary system in Indonesia
15.4.2021
In partnership with the Indonesian government, Kinesis is using blockchain technology to deliver gold-based financial services to the population
Report: Asia’s Cryptocurrency Landscape the Most Active, Most Populous Region ‘Has an Outsize Role’
28.2.2021
Recently, Messari Crypto Researcher, Mira Christanto published a report that looks into Asia’s cryptocurrency landscape in-depth, as 60% of the world’s population resides in the region. Christanto’s study shows that six out of the top ten largest cryptocurrency unicorns...
Rice-Based Stablecoin Is Being Launched in Indonesia
20.1.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Penjaga Lilin Nusantara, an Indonesian Cooperative in Malang- East java is setting up Ricetron.com a Tron-based DeFi to tokenized rice-based stablecoin. The website aims to invite crypto enthusiasts to stake Tron and mint RET (Rice Economy Token), a governance token that will fund...
Peru, India, Indonesia, Nigeria Among Countries With Highest Crypto Usage Increase
11.8.2020
Peru, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria are among the countries with the biggest increase in crypto wallet creation based on data from Blockchain.com, which has over 52 million wallets created by users worldwide. Nigeria has been the most trending country in recent months, with a 60% increase since...
Study Shows Indonesia Was Hit Hard By Crypto-Centric Attacks
30.6.2020
Microsoft research shows crypto-related attacks grew in Indonesia during from 2018 to 2019