Indonesia

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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.
Indonesia's parliament building (Shutterstock)

Jakarta, Indonesia
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.
Jakarta, Indonesia

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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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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.
Indonesia map (Jon Tyson/ Unsplash)

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

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Indonesia's Crypto Tax Revenue Falls 63% in 2023 Despite Bitcoin's Surge
The country's tax revenue in 2023 was substantially lower than 2022, when the tax regime was introduced.
Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)
Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector
Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership.
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Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Blame Dramatic Drop in Trading Volumes Partly on High Taxes
Indonesian crypto exchanges saw a 60% drop in trading volumes in 2023, challenging its reputation as a fast adopter of digital assets.
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A photo of four mining rigs
Indonesian Authorities Crack Down on Bitcoin Miners Stealing Electricity From National Grid
The thieves allegedly tapped into utility poles of a state-owned energy firm to power mining operations.
A photo of four mining rigs

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Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Must Register With New Bourse or Face Shutdown
The government wants to use the national crypto bourse to make the ecosystem safer and gather transaction data for tax purposes.
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