Indonesia’s digital asset landscape is entering a new phase. On June 23, 2025, PT Central Finansial X (CFX)—the first officially registered crypto exchange in the country—issued a new decree (CFX/DIR-SK/006/VI/2025), updating the official list of tradable crypto assets. The number…
Indonesia’s crypto sector just crossed a pivotal milestone. The holding company behind the country’s official crypto exchange and custodian is preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) a move that marks the growing convergence of digital assets, capital markets, and…
A field guide for Web3 founders, operators, and ecosystem builders Indonesia isn’t just an “emerging market” anymore. It’s become one of the world’s most active crypto ecosystems, home to over 21 million registered users and ranking third globally in adoption,…
Indonesia’s crypto futures market isn’t just legal — it’s booming. In just five months of 2025, total transaction volume for crypto derivatives has reached an astonishing Rp24.95 trillion, according to PT Central Finansial X (CFX), Indonesia’s official digital asset derivatives…
In a year marked by renewed momentum in the global crypto market, Indonesia has emerged as one of the most dynamic players—not just in trading volume or hype, but in how its population is actively integrating digital assets into daily…
Indonesia is no longer just a promising crypto market — it’s becoming a regulatory bellwether for how digital assets can be integrated into national financial systems. With over 20.9 million users, one of the world’s fastest-growing Web3 communities, and an…
📌 TL;DR OJK Responds to Proposal for Bitcoin-Backed Reserves by Indonesia’s Danantara Fund Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has responded to a recent proposal suggesting that Bitcoin be used as part of the reserve assets for Danantara, a newly proposed…
Indonesia recorded IDR 109.29 trillion (~USD 6.9 billion) in crypto transactions in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a noticeable slowdown from the same period last year. The March 2025 figure stood at IDR 32.45 trillion, representing a slight 1.01%…
Indonesia is inching closer to a new era in financial innovation. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has confirmed that it is assessing the possibility of launching crypto-based Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) as a new investment product on the Indonesia Stock Exchange…
Every year, dozens of token projects try to enter Indonesia’s booming crypto market. Most fail. And it’s not because they lack technology or ambition — it’s because they misunderstand the rules of the game. Indonesia’s crypto regulatory landscape is strict,…