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Indonesia Vice Presidential Candidate Promises to Create 'Crypto Experts' as Election Looms

The country's dynamic crypto market has been a focus for politicians looking to use it to fuel economic growth.

Indonesia Parliament. (Oscar Siagian/Getty Images)

Policy

Indonesia's New Crypto Exchange Opens After Long Delays

The long-awaited national bourse for crypto has been operational since July 17, according to an official announcement from Thursday.

Jakarta, Indonesia

Videos

Indonesia’s Crypto Adoption

Host Joel Flynn discusses Indonesia's crypto adoption plans and whether these initiatives could make the country a world leader in the space. That story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Policy

Indonesia Delays Crypto-Stock Exchange Launch Again, This Time Until June: Report

The government, which is in the process of changing regulators for crypto, had initially planned to roll out the trading platform by end-2021.

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Policy

Indonesia Regulatory Switch Could See Crypto Classed as Securities, Not Commodities

A new law in Indonesia not only changes the crypto regulatory environment, it could also broaden the industry’s development in the country.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo. (Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)

Finance

Binance Finalizes Acquisition of Indonesian Crypto Trading Firm Tokocrypto

Tokocrypto's CEO will step down and 58% of staff will be laid off as part of the deal, says Tokocrypto spokesperson.

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Videos

Why Indonesia Is Bullish About Crypto Adoption

The Indonesian government is pushing for locally issued crypto tokens to one day join palm oil or coal among the country's major export commodities. CoinDesk’s Emily Parker discusses the current state of crypto adoption in Indonesia.

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Policy

Indonesia Has Global Plans for Local Crypto Tokens

The country sees the tokens as a way to boost its economy.

Yakarta toma un interés activo para regular el sector de las criptomonedas. (Getty Images)

Finance

Indonesia Wants Citizens to Steer Local Crypto Exchanges: Report

Regulators are tightening rules in the wake of a global search for Terra co-founder Do Kwon.

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Policy

Indonesia to Establish 'Crypto Stock' Exchange by 2022-End: Report

The Indonesian government sees the exchange as a means of protecting consumers as interest in digital currencies has risen, Deputy Trade Minister Jerry Sambuaga said on Wednesday.

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