Jakarta, February 7, 2025 – Deputy Minister of Creative Economy/Deputy Head of the Creative Economy Agency Irene Umar envisions a healthy crypto ecosystem in Indonesia that can be utilized by the public to enhance economic value. From this foundation, further innovations can be developed.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf - Kemenekraf berkomitmen untuk membangun ekosistem kripto yang sehat dan berkelanjutan agar masyarakat dapat memanfaatkan ekosistem tersebut untuk memperluas bisnis, inovasi dan mampu meningkatkan nilai ekonomi Indonesia."The Ministry of Creative Economy is committed to establishing a healthy and sustainable crypto ecosystem that can boost economic value for society and advance the crypto industry in Indonesia," stated Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene at the Indonesia Crypto Outlook 2025 event held at Ganara Art Fx Sudirman, Jakarta, on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf.
In her opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene also extended her gratitude to Tokocrypto for organizing Indonesia Crypto Outlook 2025. This annual event is designed to provide insights, trends, and forecasts on the development of the crypto asset industry and blockchain technology in Indonesia.
She further emphasized that the crypto industry is one of the subsectors under the Ministry of Creative Economy jurisdiction, highlighting the vast opportunities available for the public to leverage crypto and blockchain technologies to expand business prospects and drive innovation.
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"The public should utilize crypto and blockchain technologies to enhance their economic value and develop sustainable innovations," she added.
Meanwhile, Calvin Kizana, CEO of Tokocrypto 2025, expressed enthusiasm and support for the collaboration with the Ministry of Creative Economy. Through this partnership, Tokocrypto serves as an educator and literacy provider on crypto and blockchain technology for Indonesians, aiming to nurture and create more local builders and innovative projects.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Creative Economy provides regulatory and policy support to foster the growth of the crypto industry in Indonesia. This collaboration is expected to strengthen and drive innovation in the nation’s crypto ecosystem.
"We are very excited about this collaboration because the crypto industry holds immense potential to support the development of Indonesia’s creative subsectors and build a stronger, more innovative crypto ecosystem," said Calvin.
Dok. Biro Komunikasi Kemenekraf/Bekraf.
The event was also attended by Yudhono Rawis, CEO of Tokocrypto 2023-2024, Dino Milano Siregar, Head of the Financial Sector Technology Innovation, Digital Financial Assets, and Crypto Asset Supervision Department of the Financial Services Authority (OJK), Kamrussamad, Member of Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), and Ravindra Airlangga, Member of Commission IX of the House of Representatives (DPR RI).
Kiagoos Irvan Faisal
Acting Head of the Communications Bureau
Ministry of Creative Economy/ CREATIVE ECONOMY AGENCY
