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India, Nigeria, Indonesia Lead Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Adoption Index

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India, Nigeria, and Indonesia top Chainalysis’ latest global crypto adoption index, which ranks 151 countries based on grassroots cryptocurrency usage, adjusted for population and purchasing power. The report notes strong growth in crypto activity, particularly in lower-income nations. Chainalysis Highlights Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis published an excerpt from its 2024 Geography … Read more

Binance-Backed Tokocrypto Achieves Major Milestone With Indonesian License

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Crypto exchange Tokocrypto, a part of Binance Group, has achieved a major milestone by securing the Physical Crypto Asset Trader (PFAK) license from Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti), allowing it to operate as a licensed crypto asset trader. This move highlights Tokocrypto’s commitment to regulatory compliance and strengthens its position in Indonesia’s growing … Read more

Indonesia and South Korea Sign New Local Currency Agreement to Boost Trade

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Bank Indonesia, the Bank of Korea, and South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance have introduced a local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade using the rupiah and won. This initiative aims to reduce exchange rate risk and improve transaction efficiency by facilitating direct currency transactions between the two nations, bypassing the need for … Read more

Indonesia Introducing New National Payment System to Protect Against ‘Geopolitical Consequences’

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Indonesia is introducing a new national payment system as the country furthers its de-dollarization efforts and protection against “possible geopolitical consequences.” The new payment system will replace Visa and Mastercard in state-owned institutions and companies, a top central bank official said. “We expect that very soon it will become widespread.” Indonesia Establishes New National Payment … Read more

10 Southeast Asian Nations Challenge Dollar Dominance With Push for Local Currencies

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The leaders of 10 Southeast Asian nations, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), have agreed to “encourage the use of local currencies for economic and financial transactions.” The group comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. This move will help them reduce their reliance on the U.S. … Read more