Indonesia held presidential elections in February 2024, with Subianto and Rakabuming newly elected. During the presidential election, both Subianto and Rakabuming declared their support for the cryptocurrency economy.
Indonesian industry observers expect the country’s election results to have a positive impact on the cryptocurrency industry. The report cites interviews with Subani, head of CFX, Indonesia’s national cryptocurrency exchange, and William Sutanto of INDODAX.
The two executives said the new president-elect, former Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, who was officially declared the winner last week, and Gibran Rakabuming, the son of the incumbent president, will continue down the already established path of cryptocurrency. I believe it.
Stay the same or change for the better
Indonesia held presidential elections in February 2024, with Subianto and Rakabuming newly elected. The pair won with nearly 60% of the vote, giving the opposition a wide margin to win.
During the presidential election, both Subianto and Rakabuming declared their support for the cryptocurrency economy. The president-elect has promised to introduce strict regulations to curb tax evasion in Indonesia. At the same time, his vice president pledged to support the development of young professionals in the blockchain field to foster innovation in the region.
With Indonesia’s Election Commission declaring both cryptocurrency-friendly candidates as official winners on April 25, Subhani hopes the country’s cryptocurrency sector will remain unchanged or improve.
Sutanto, on the other hand, expressed confidence in Gibran as a representative of the younger generation and its potential to lead the development of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. He believes Gibran already has a strategic plan to move the industry forward.
“I am confident that Gibran, representing the young generation, has the roadmap to advance blockchain and cryptocurrency,” Sutanto said.
Government’s role in Indonesia’s cryptocurrency future
The INDODAX president also told CoinDesk that he hopes the incoming administration will fully support digital assets so Indonesia can compete effectively with regional rivals such as Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Sutanto is optimistic that Indonesia, with the right government, has the potential to become a major player in the Southeast Asian cryptocurrency market.
Under the current government, South Korea has prospered in terms of registered cryptocurrency users, but trading volume still lags. So far, Thailand and Vietnam are leading. Nonetheless, Sutanto believes that with strong government support, Indonesia can strengthen its position in the region’s cryptocurrency landscape and attract more trading activity.
Although it did not rank first in terms of trading volume, Indonesia has achieved significant growth without major obstacles under the current government led by President Joko Widodo, Gibran’s father.
Widodo’s government implemented regulations for the sector and introduced the world’s first national exchange for crypto assets.
His administration has also established a comprehensive tax system, with signs pointing to potential tax breaks for the cryptocurrency industry.
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