Indonesia News

Tokocrypto, a Binance affiliate, has secured a license from Indonesia’s regulator, allowing it to operate as a licensed crypto asset trader. Tokocrypto (TKO), a Binance-owned cryptocurrency exchange in Indonesia, has secured a physical crypto asset trader license from the Commodity…

Tether and the Reku crypto exchange are launching a nationwide crypto education roadshow in Indonesia, aiming to boost digital asset literacy across major cities. Stablecoin issuer Tether joined forces with Indonesian crypto exchange Reku to launch a nationwide educational initiative…

Indonesia and Australia’s tax officials signed an agreement in Jakarta on April 22 to establish a crypto information-sharing framework. This agreement, unveiled on April 23, aims to improve the identification of assets that may be taxed in either country. It…

Indonesia witnessed a notable downturn in its crypto tax revenue in 2023, plunging by 62% compared to the previous year, despite the surge in Bitcoin's value.

Indonesia has introduced a national crypto asset exchange and clearing house to foster transparency and security for digital asset investors

Foreign tourists visiting Bali, Indonesia cannot use crypto assets like bitcoin or USDT for payment

Binance has officially acquired Tokocrypto while there's still uncertainty regarding cryptocurrencies in Indonesia.

The Indonesia c.bank has launched a white paper on planned digital rupiah that will emphasize the Bank Indonesia’s (BI) role as the sole authority to issue legal tender. Indonesian government joins bandwagon to ring-fence crypto The Indonesia central bank unveiled…

Indonesia’s Trade Ministry plans to enact tight rules on cryptocurrency exchanges within its borders to give the local administration more control over digital asset transactions. Indonesian Exchanges Chocked by the Trade Ministry The Trade ministry plans to achieve more DeFi…

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade recently revealed that crypto taxes will finally be applicable to crypto investors in the country. This announcement also highlighted that the income tax and VAT will apply to capital gains and crypto transactions, respectively.  Taxation…

The top regulatory body in Indonesia has told financial firms in the country to stay clear of facilitating all transactions that involve cryptocurrency. Indonesia’s watchdog cited concerns regarding market volatility and investor protection. Financial Service Providers Not Allowed To Touch…

The Bank of Indonesia (BI) has banned the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment, stating that the payment method is not legitimate in the country.  Crypto as Payment Tool Not Legitimate in Indonesia According to Tempo on Tuesday…

Bank Indonesia (BI), the central bank of the Republic of Indonesia, has joined other apex banks globally to explore central bank digital currency (CBDC), as the bank is planning to launch its digital currency amid a spike in online transactions.…

Indonesia is mulling imposing tax on profits gotten from cryptocurrency trading, as the nascent industry sees exponential growth in the Southeast Asian country. Indonesia Could Impose Tax on Crypto Trading According to Reuters on Tuesday (May 11, 2021), an Indonesian…

In an effort to curb illegal use of bitcoin and other blockchain-based cryptocurrencies, and make it easier for law enforcement agents to recognize and fight crypto-fueled crimes, the Indonesian government is hosting an international conference made up of Turkey, Singapore,…

Blockchain technology, the building blocks of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptoassets proved once more that it is more than just hype by enabling the results of 25 million votes out of 193 million to be obtained within a few hours,…