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Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance

The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia.

May 8, 2024 at 7:50 a.m. UTC

May 8, 2024

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Finance

Indonesian Authorities Bust Synthetic Marijuana Lab Supported by Crypto

The syndicate had been operating for six months before being apprehended last week.

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May 7, 2024 at 10:31 a.m. UTC

May 7, 2024

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Policy

Indonesia’s Election Results May Be Good for Crypto, Industry Watchers Say

The presidential election in February initially ended in controversy when the winning duo claimed victory before official results were released.

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Apr 30, 2024 at 8:51 a.m. UTC

Apr 30, 2024

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo Warns of Money Laundering via Crypto and NFTs

The amount of money laundered through crypto in 2021 is considered "extremely large" according to the president.

Apr 24, 2024 at 5:33 a.m. UTC

Apr 24, 2024

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Indonesia Will Require Crypto Products to Pass Through Regulatory Sandbox or Be Deemed Illegal

The initiative is aimed at combating fraud and will kick in at the start of next year.

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Mar 28, 2024 at 8:49 a.m. UTC

Mar 28, 2024

Markets

Indonesia’s Crypto Market Booms as Transactions Hit $1.92B in February

The country's registered crypto investors also surged to 19 million users last month.

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Mar 18, 2024 at 5:52 a.m. UTC

Mar 18, 2024

Policy

Indonesia’s Finance Regulator Issues New Crypto Regulation to Strengthen Industry

This is part of the preparations for the transition of crypto supervision to OJK by January 2025.

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Mar 13, 2024 at 12:03 p.m. UTC

Mar 13, 2024

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Thailand

Thailand’s SEC Greenlights Investment From Institutional and Wealthy Individuals in Crypto ETFs

Earlier this year, the regulator had denied permission to trade bitcoin ETFs.

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Mar 12, 2024 at 6:47 a.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2024

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Indonesia’s Crypto Watchdog Pushes for Friendlier Taxes as Regulatory Overhaul Looms

Local exchanges have previously blamed falling trading volumes on commodities taxes on crypto.

Mar 1, 2024 at 4:59 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2024

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Prabowo and Gibran supporters during Indonesia presidential elections on Feb.14 in Jakarta. (Photo by Oscar Siagian/Getty Images)

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Indonesia Picks Crypto-Friendly Team in Presidential Election

During the presidential campaign, vice-presidential candidate Gibran discussed crypto and blockchain as a means to expand job opportunities for the country’s younger generatio...