SP 21/GKPB/OJK/II/2025
PRESS RELEASE
OJK PROMOTES PUBLIC LITERACY ON CRYPTO ASSETS
Crypto Literacy Month (BLK) 2025
Jakarta, February 3, 2025. Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) promotes public literacy to crypto assets on further expand investor's comprehension and to drive the crypto assets industry.
Chief Executive of Financial Sector Technology Innovation, Digital Assets, and Crypto Assets Supervision of OJK Hasan Fawzi conveyed this message during the opening of Crypto Literacy Month (BLK) 2025 “Wise Investment: Building Futures Early On". The event was held by Indonesia Crypto Assets Trading Association (Aspakrindo) in Jakarta, Monday.
Hasan viewed that improving the public's financial literacy on crypto assets is essential to protect consumers and the key to prevent misinformation, market manipulation, and irresponsible investment practices.
“We have encouraged all stakeholders, particularly Crypto Assets Traders to take part in improving crypto financial literacy and inclusion," Hasan stated.
He also hoped BLK 2025 will be able to expand the public's insights and understanding on crypto assets benefits and risks, as well as to catalyze responsible and sustainable exploration on digital financial assets' potentials.
OJK is committed to continuously strengthening the post-transition crypto ecosystems within the collaboration for continuous innovations.
Head of Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti) Tirta Karma Senjaya said that crypto assets have contributed to the national economy. This contribution is expected to grow continuously as crypto assets is recognised as a financial asset monitored and regulated by OJK. Moreover, the sandbox managed by OJK will open more innovation development opportunities in the crypto asset ecosystems.
Chairman of Indonesia Crypto Assets Trading Association (Aspakrindo) Robby affirmed his commitment to develop publicly accessible crypto assets ecosystem.
“The public is expected to not only participate in Web3, but also to have good comprehension on crypto assets so they will be able to make smart and wise investment decisions," Robby said.
He further explained that Aspakrindo will continue to support responsible crypto products and services development that provides added value for the public and the economy. Investors' safety becomes a priority. Strong regulation and close monitoring will be the foundation of healthy and sustainable crypto market.
Deputy of Digital Creativity and Technology of the Indonesian Ministry of Creative Economy Muhammad Neil El Himam, Deputy of Analysis and Examination of Financial Transaction Analysis Reporting Center (PPATK) Danang Tri Hartono, Head of One Data Initiative of the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS) Dini Magfhira, President Director of PT Central Finansial X (CFX) Subani, and Crypto Assets Traders all attended the event.
In 2025, BLK was held for the third time, with roadshows in several cities such as Medan, Makassar, Surabaya, and Pontianak.
The Ministry of Trade through Bappebti had officially transferred the crypto assets regulatory and supervisory duties to OJK at the beginning of January 2025.
This duty transference was mandated by Article 312 of the Development and Strengthening of the Financial Sector (P2SK Law) and Article 2 and 3 of the Government Regulation Number 49 of 2024 on Duty Transference of Digital Financial Asset Regulation and Supervision, Including Crypto Assets.
OJK had prepared a structured strategic framework to accommodate the market's dynamics, support innovations, and ensure stability and protection for all stakeholders.
This process is divided into three main integrated, staged, and systematic phases. OJK will ensure seamless and stable transition using the smooth landing approach in the first phase, Transition, prioritizing the market's trust.
The second phase, Development, is an evaluation and strengthening phase from various aspects such as regulation, licensing, and supervision. During this phase, OJK will reassess existing regulations' effectiveness and adjust them with the current market situation and technological developments.
The last phase, Strengthening, prioritizes continuity and innovations. In this phase, crypto assets trading activities will carry on normally, with new products and activities suitable for the public's needs.
Digital financial assets including crypto assets brings a major potential in driving innovations in the financial sector, increasing transaction efficiency and expanding wider access to digital financial services. However, behind this opportunity lies risks that must be carefully managed, such as market volatility, potential of misuses for illegal activities, and threats to the financial system stability.
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For more information
Acting Head of Financial Literacy, Inclusion, and Communication – M. Ismail Riyadi
Telp. 021.29600000; Email: humas@ojk.go.id
