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President Widodo Flags $8.6 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Threat in 2021

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Highlighting a concerning trend during Mr. President’s speech honoring the 22nd Anniversary of the National Movement for AML and Terrorism Financing Prevention: the growing adoption of digital assets, specifically, cryptocurrency and NFTs for money laundering. In response to this difficulty, he called on the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (PPATK) to increase its monitoring efforts.

Urgent Call for Vigilance and Regulation

President Widodo responded to the troubling numbers by emphasizing the significance of acting quickly to stop money laundering through a variety of financial instruments. He emphasized that people should keep an eye on digital assets, market activities, electronic currencies, and AI-driven transactions in crypto and NFTs. To prevent more financial crimes, he urged regulatory bodies all over the world to stay ahead of money launderers.

Mahendra Siregar, the chairman of the Financial Services Authority’s Board of Commissioners (OJK), responded to Widodo’s worries by promising that the necessary actions will be carried out. He mentioned plans to transition crypto regulation to the OJK by January 2025, aligning with Law Number 4 of 2023. This shift in oversight aims to enhance monitoring and regulatory control over crypto assets.

New Government Stance on Crypto

The upcoming change in presidential leadership indicates continued attention to crypto regulation in Indonesia. The newly elected president, Prabowo Subianto, along with vice president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, have openly expressed their interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Gibran, the son of President Widodo, emphasized the importance of crypto expertise for technological advancement during the election campaign.

With the official inauguration of Prabowo and Gibran scheduled for October 20, 2024, Indonesia anticipates further developments in crypto regulation and enforcement. The commitment of the new leadership to improve tax compliance supervision for crypto assets signifies a proactive approach toward addressing regulatory challenges in the digital asset space.

Final Thoughts

President Widodo’s warnings highlight the growing importance of robust regulatory frameworks to combat money laundering in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets. The forthcoming transition in leadership presents an opportunity to strengthen Indonesia’s stance on crypto regulation, ensuring transparency and integrity in financial transactions.

 


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