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Binance reportedly in talks to launch crypto exchange in Indonesia
10.12.2021
Binance is reportedly in talks with the richest family in Indonesia regarding a new crypto venture
Indonesia’s Central Bank Considers Issuing Digital Currency to ‘Fight’ Crypto
2.12.2021
Bank Indonesia, the country’s central bank, is reportedly considering issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to fight the use of cryptocurrency. “A CBDC would be one of the tools to fight crypto. We assume that people would find CBDC more credible than crypto,” said...
Fed Chair on Higher & Not Transitory Inflation, Yellen On Stablecoins + More News
30.11.2021
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CBDC is a tool to combat Bitcoin, says Bank of Indonesia exec
30.11.2021
“CBDC would be part of an effort to address the use of crypto in financial transactions,” Bank of Indonesia’s assistant governor Juda Agung said
Indonesia to Witness the Largest BFSI Gathering at World Financial Innovation Series
23.11.2021
WFIS 2021 – INDONESIA to share the latest industry intelligence and facilitate networking with the best-in-class experts and solution providers. With an aim to support Indonesia and its Financial Services Authority (OJK) in acknowledging the latest BFSI innovations, while also addressing...
Indonesia’s Islamic Authority Declares Cryptocurrency Haram, Forbidden for Muslims
11.11.2021
Indonesia’s top Islamic body, the country’s authority on Shariah compliance, has reportedly declared cryptocurrency haram, forbidden for Muslims under Islamic law. The Indonesian Ulema Council explained that crypto has elements of uncertainty, wagering, and harm. Cryptocurrency...
Crypto Dilemma in Indonesia, 'Bitcoin Yield' In Miami, Disney's Metaverse + More News
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