Coinvestasi Most Impactful Figures 2023: Leaders Shaping Indonesia’s Crypto and Web3 Future.

Coinvestasi’s Most Impactful Figures 2023 honors individuals who have significantly impacted the evolving crypto and Web3 industry in Indonesia. This selection reflects Coinvestasi’s commitment to advancing the sector through collaboration with regulators, industry professionals, educators, and content creators

Didid Noordiatmoko (Head of Bappebti 2023)

Served as Acting Head of Bappebti from April 2022 to January 2023, officially leading from February to October 2023. Under his leadership, the completion of the crypto ecosystem in Indonesia was achieved, including the inauguration of a crypto exchange, clearing, and depository in July 2023. He played a key role in regulatory changes with Perba 13/2023 and legalized 501 crypto assets in Indonesia through Perba 4/2023.

Robby Bun (Chairman ABI-Aspakrindo and CCO Reku)

Active in both regulation and business sides throughout 2023, advocating blockchain and crypto asset trading regulations with the government, and promoting educational initiatives. His advocacy for blockchain and crypto asset trading regulations and educational initiatives have been pivotal in enhancing the industry’s understanding and growth. At Reku, he spearheaded innovative features like staking and organized impactful literacy events, reinforcing Reku’s position in the market.

Asih Karnengsih (Executive Director ABI-Aspakrindo)

Asih Karnengsih has played a key role in educating about blockchain applications in Indonesia. Her collaborative efforts with government and private sectors have been vital in shaping a more robust and dynamic crypto and blockchain ecosystem, demonstrating her commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment.

Subani (President Director of CFX)

CFX has achieved the distinction of being the world’s first crypto exchange of its kind, setting a significant precedent in creating a secure and trustworthy trading environment. This pioneering achievement in safety and reliability underscores CFX’s commitment to innovation and leadership in the crypto industry. Subani’s role in this accomplishment has been pivotal, marking CFX as a benchmark for other exchanges worldwide in prioritizing user safety and asset security.

Yudhono Rawis (CEO of Tokocrypto)

Under Yudhono Rawis’s leadership, Tokocrypto has seen significant advancements, notably increasing its market share from 24% to 42%, as reported by Coingecko, making it a leading crypto company in Indonesia. Yudhono has strategically steered Tokocrypto through key partnerships with major Web2 and Web3 entities like Blu by BCA, Blibli, Tiket.com, GoPay, and Bank Neo Commerce.

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William Sutanto (Founder BlockDevId and CTO of Indodax)

William Sutanto’s establishment of BlockDevId reflects his commitment to developing a grassroots Web3 developer community. His active participation in educational events and collaborations showcases his dedication to enriching the Web3 ecosystem and nurturing the next generation of innovators. William is actively involved in disseminating knowledge at various educational institutions like SGU and Binus, and collaborates with organizations such as Asosiasi Blockchain Indonesia, Coinvestasi, Kunci, AAG, among others, showcasing his commitment to fostering the blockchain ecosystem.

Arief Widhyasa (CEO of Mythic Protocol)

Arief Widhyasa’s leadership at Mythic Protocol during the challenging crypto winter period exemplifies resilience and innovation. Under his leadership, Mythic Protocol successfully raised $6.5 million in a Seed Round funding, a substantial achievement that underscores the confidence of investors in the company’s vision and potential.

Mario Nurcahyanto (Founder of Parallax)

Mario Nurcahyanto, as the Founder of Parallax, has been actively engaged in specialized research, design, and development of various decentralized applications (Dapps), contributing to diverse user-case scenarios. Parallax consistently supports local developers, empowering them to contribute on a global scale, reflecting its commitment to innovation and community empowerment in the decentralized technology landscape.

Stephen Budiman Ng (CEO of Nusameta)

Stephen Budiman Ng, CEO of Nusameta, has successfully forged key partnerships including an equity partnership with Grup Salim and collaborative agreements with the Ministry of Communication and Informatics for metaverse education. He has also established collaborative ties with communities and educational institutions, contributing to the evolution of metaverse technology.

Budi (Founder of IDNFT)

Budi has been instrumental in bridging the gap between the NFT industry and users. Throughout 2023, Budi and his team focused on educating about NFTs, Web3, and Blockchain through various initiatives, including roadshows across major campuses

Honorable Mentions

Coinvestasi also extends Honorable Mentions to several key figures in the crypto and Web3 industry for their roles in enhancing the sector’s growth in Indonesia. These notable individuals include:

  • Hasan Fawzi, a member of the Financial Services Authority’s (OJK) Board of Commissioners, overseeing financial technology innovation.
  • Kasan, serving as the Acting Head of Bappebti since October 2023.
  • Lifedoory Hatumessen, the Co-Founder and COO of Qolaq.
  • Robby Jeo, CEO of Kommunitas.
  • Jagad Marcelleno, CEO of Mindblowon Universe.
  • Joshua Budiman, Co-Founder of Sekuya.
  • Angga Andinata, Founder of BelajarBitcoin.

Coinvestasi’s Most Impactful Figures 2023 recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions of these leaders in advancing the crypto and Web3 industry in Indonesia. Their collective efforts have been pivotal in shaping a more robust and dynamic digital economy.

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