The crypto scene in Indonesia has been developing fast. By 2025, all this is radically changing as taxes are restructured, regulatory powers shifted, Indonesia Crypto Regulations and so on. Let us analyse the flow on effect of these changes to investors, exchanges and the market in general.
Regulatory Authority Moves from Bappebti to OJK
By January 10, 2025, the new Financial Services Authority (OJK) has formally taken the responsibility of the crypto assets into consideration and will relabel the crypto assets as the Digital Financial Assets (DFAs) instead of a commodity. Through this strategic shift, the crypto assets move to the center of the mainstream financial system and are regulated by Government Regulation No. 49/2024 and OJK Regulation No. 27/2024. OJK PortalHerbert Smith Freehills
Key framework highlights:
- Licensing for DFA Traders, Repositories, Exchanges, Custodians, Clearinghouses
- Minimum capital requirements, fit-and-proper governance, and mandatory data protection
- Entities previously licensed under Bappebti remain valid during transition
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OJK’s New Licensing Landscape
By March 2025:
- 19 DFA Trader licenses were issued
- One DFA Exchange, one Clearinghouse, and one Custodian license have been granted
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OJK’s regulatory regime emphasizes:
- Enhanced consumer protection
- Enforcement-ready practices, including severe penalties for non-compliance
- Launching a regulatory sandbox to foster innovation responsibly
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4Overhauled Crypto Taxation & Trading Costs
Starting August 1, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance implemented major tax adjustments:
- Domestic exchange sellers: tax raised from 0.1% to 0.21%
- Foreign exchanges: tax skyrockets from 0.2% to 1%
- Buyers are now exempt from VAT
- Crypto miners face VAT increased from 1.1% to 2.2%, and the previous 0.1% special income tax is eliminated
- From 2026 onward, mining income will be taxed under standard personal or corporate rates
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Market Impact:
- Indonesia recorded over 20 million users in 2024, with $39.7 billion (650 trillion IDR) transacted
- Tokocrypto supports regulation clarity but urges a grace period for adaptation
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Market Growth & Enthusiasm
Crypto adoption continues to gain traction:
- Trader counts have surpassed stock market investors
- Transaction volume tripled in 2024 compared to the previous year
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Indonesia is emerging as a leading crypto market in Southeast Asia.
What Stakeholders Should Know
| Stakeholder | Impacts & Considerations |
|---|---|
| Investors | Higher tax costs—especially on foreign platforms; tax fee considerations are vital |
| Exchanges & DFA Firms | Must obtain OJK licensing by July 2025; compliance with tighter governance and audit standards |
| Regulators | OJK now leads crypto supervision with focus on consumer protection and market stability |
Looking Ahead
- Emerging regulation for events like ICOs and stablecoins is expected
- The OJK regulatory sandbox may spark fintech innovation
- Increased clarity offers a pathway for integrating crypto into Indonesia’s financial system
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Conclusion
Indonesia’s crypto regulation is entering a new era. Relocation of supervisory power to OJK, increased regulations on the licensing process, new tax regimes, the landscape has grown considerably. Though the reforms can erect new barriers, it will make the crypto world more regulated, sustainable, and resilient in 2025.