Tonkeeper, Mercuryo to Boost Crypto Adoption in Indonesia
Tonkeeper and Mercuryo are offering lower transaction fees in Indonesia from November 25 to December 15. Tonkeeper, a prominent non-custodial wallet for the TON blockchain, has formed a partnership with Mercuryo, a worldwide payment infrastructure platform, in order to launch a promotional campaign that is specific to users in Indonesia. During the three-week promotion, popular […]
Indonesian Cryptocurrency Transactions Exceed $30B in 2024
Transaction totals in 2024 are up more than 350% year-over-year but still far lower than Indonesia’s 2021 highs. The Indonesian cryptocurrency market reported over $30 billion in transactions from January to October 2024, a 350% year-over-year surge and the highest total since the 2021 bull market. Data from the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency shows […]
Indonesia Launches First NFT Postage Stamp
The Indonesian National Post Office introduced the first non-fungible token postage stamp featuring the Cenderawasih bird of paradise. In honor of the 79th anniversary of the Indonesian Post in Bandung, Indonesia, the National Post Office of Indonesia, Pos Indonesia, released the nation’s first NFT postage stamp on September 27. The Indonesian Ministry of Communications and […]
Tether Partners with Reku to Foster Crypto Literacy in Indonesia
Tether and the Reku cryptocurrency exchange are conducting a roadshow to teach people about cryptocurrencies in Indonesia’s major cities. Together with Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange Reku, stablecoin issuer Tether launched a national education campaign to improve crypto literacy in the nation. According to a press statement on September 4, the combined effort will include a roadshow […]
Indonesia Plans to Ban Telegram Over Lack of Moderation
Indonesia, one of the largest consumers of Telegram globally, is reportedly contemplating a ban on the messaging platform due to its inadequate moderation of illegal content. The local news agency Jakarta Globe reported on Aug. 29 that Budi Arie Setiadi, Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Informatics, claimed that authorities are contemplating blocking Telegram. According to […]