Shenna Peter

Shenna Peter is a Senior Editor at CoinDesk Indonesia. She began writing in 2015 and published her first book, "Public Communication", in 2022. She believes that the adoption of blockchain technology can improve the quality of human life and is currently pursuing a Master in Communication from Pelita Harapan University. Shenna holds BTC.

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Policy

Indonesia Regulator Forms Crypto Committee to Monitor Industry's Operation, Compliance

The committee was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency, known as Bappebti, because crypto is considered a commodity in Indonesia.

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Finance

Indonesian Authorities Bust Synthetic Marijuana Lab Supported by Crypto

The syndicate had been operating for six months before being apprehended last week.

Marijuana plant. (Shutterstock)

Policy

Indonesia’s Election Results May Be Good for Crypto, Industry Watchers Say

The presidential election in February initially ended in controversy when the winning duo claimed victory before official results were released.

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Policy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo Warns of Money Laundering via Crypto and NFTs

The amount of money laundered through crypto in 2021 is considered "extremely large" according to the president.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Policy

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)

Markets

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

Policy

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.

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Policy

Thailand’s SEC Greenlights Investment From Institutional and Wealthy Individuals in Crypto ETFs

Earlier this year, the regulator had denied permission to trade bitcoin ETFs.

16:9 Thailand flag (spaway/Pixabay)

Policy

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)

Policy

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 generation.

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

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