#Crypto
Crypto asset oversight switched to OJK, Bappebti focuses on commodity-based Futures trading
The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) is set to focus on its core function after its tasks of regulation and supervision of digital financial assets, including cryptocurrency and financial derivatives, have officially been transferred from the agency to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and the Indonesian Central Bank (BI).
Investment ministry backs digital finance innovation at Bali Conference
Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Deputy Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Todotua Pasaribu, voiced strong government support for investment and innovation in digital finance during the CFX Crypto Conference (CCC) 2025 held at Nuanu Creative City, Bali.
Crypto industry asks regulators to recognize stablecoin as legal under Indonesian law
Players in Indonesia’s cryptocurrency industry are calling on the Indonesian Central Bank (BI) and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) to recognize stablecoins as legal means of payment, citing the country’s Currency Law only recognizes the rupiah as legal tender and therefore making use of cryptocurrencies for payments prohibited.
Indonesia eliminates VAT on crypto, raises income tax to support local platforms
The government has eliminated the Value Added Tax (VAT) on cryptocurrency transactions while increasing the final income tax (PPh Article 22) rate, as outlined in the newly issued Finance Minister Regulation (PMK) No. 50/2025, which tackes effect on August 1, 2025.
Indokripto Koin Semesta secures OJK approval for IPO at Rp100 per share
PT Indokripto Koin Semesta (ticker: COIN) has secured approval from Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) to launch its initial public offering (IPO), marking a milestone as the first crypto exchange company to go public on the Indonesian stock market.
Expert warns regulatory gaps threaten crypto, forex investment climate in Indonesia
A legal expert has raised concerns over ongoing regulatory gaps upon the implementation of Law No. 4/2023 on the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector, warning that these gaps pose serious risks to the rapidly growing cryptocurrency and forex industries in Indonesia.
OJK pushes for greater public literacy on crypto assets
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is encouraging increased public literacy on crypto assets in order to deepen investor understanding and encourage the growth of the crypto industry.
OJK plans SIPF for crypto investors, prepares for supervision shift in 2025
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) plans to create a Securities Investor Protection Fund (SIPF) institution which is currently being considered to provide protection for crypto investors in Indonesia.