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.

Shenna Peter

Latest from Shenna Peter


Policy

Thailand's SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules

Retail investors can now invest without limits in digital tokens backed by real estate or infrastructure.

Thailand's securities regulator has updated its crypto rules to ease path for asset-backed tokens. (Geoff Greenwood/Unsplash)

Policy

Indonesia's Crypto Tax Revenue Falls 63% in 2023 Despite Bitcoin's Surge

The country's tax revenue in 2023 was substantially lower than 2022, when the tax regime was introduced.

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Policy

Why Indonesia’s Upcoming Elections Could Make or Break the Country’s Vibrant Crypto Sector

Not all leading candidates have been vocal about crypto – but scattered remarks offer clues about where the industry might be headed under their leadership.

Indonesia flag (Bisma Mahendra/Unsplash)

Policy

Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Blame Dramatic Drop in Trading Volumes Partly on High Taxes

Indonesian crypto exchanges saw a 60% drop in trading volumes in 2023, challenging its reputation as a fast adopter of digital assets.

Down Arrow spray painted on a brick wall (Shutterstock)

Policy

Indonesian Authorities Crack Down on Bitcoin Miners Stealing Electricity From National Grid

The thieves allegedly tapped into utility poles of a state-owned energy firm to power mining operations.

A photo of four mining rigs

Policy

Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Must Register With New Bourse or Face Shutdown

The government wants to use the national crypto bourse to make the ecosystem safer and gather transaction data for tax purposes.

Indonesia map (Jon Tyson/ Unsplash)

Policy

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)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Extends Its Stay Below $28K, Dogecoin Stays Hot

Dogecoin surged after Twitter replaced its familiar blue bird atop its homepage with the cryptocurrency's iconic Shiba Inu dog logo. ALSO: Is Indonesia’s CBDC a potential alternative to Visa and Mastercard?

(Michele Tantussi/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Behind the Scenes on Indonesia's New Official Crypto Exchange

PLUS: In crypto markets, there's a mini-rally in bitcoin, a narrowing of the "Grayscale discount" and a rally in altcoins.

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

Pageof 2