BTSE Launches Regulated Crypto Exchange in Indonesia Through Joint Venture

BTSE Group has launched BTSE Indonesia, a regulated cryptocurrency exchange, through a joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional, the company announced on July 3, 2026. The new platform combines BTSE’s global trading infrastructure with local operational expertise, marking the exchange’s entry into one of Asia’s fastest-growing digital asset markets.

Regulated Entry Through OJK Approval

In an official blog post, BTSE Group announced the launch after completing the rebranding of the local crypto platform NVX. Under the partnership, BTSE Group supplies the trading infrastructure, liquidity, and core technology, while the Indonesian partner manages customer acquisition, marketing, business partnerships, and sales across the domestic market.

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BTSE Indonesia has received approval from Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) as a Digital Financial Assets and Crypto Assets Trading Operator. The license places BTSE Indonesia among a limited number of licensed crypto exchanges authorized to operate within the country, providing users with stronger customer asset protection, anti-money laundering compliance, and greater operational transparency.

The exchange can now collaborate with Indonesian banks and payment providers to support local financial services. Customers may deposit, withdraw, and convert Indonesian rupiah while accessing trading pairs denominated in the national currency.

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Strategic Partnership Combines Global and Local Expertise

BTSE Group CEO Jeff Mei said Indonesia possesses strong market fundamentals, growing demand, and an improving regulatory framework. He added that the joint venture combines international technology with domestic expertise to support sustainable market growth.

Stephanie Kusnadi, Chief Strategy Officer of BTSE Indonesia, said the partnership represents an important step for the country’s digital asset industry. She noted that the platform combines global exchange standards with compliance requirements designed for Indonesian users.

Indonesia’s Evolving Crypto Regulatory Sector

The launch comes as Indonesia continues strengthening oversight of its cryptocurrency sector through updated regulatory measures. Authorities have introduced new compliance standards intended to improve investor protection and increase accountability across the digital asset industry. Recent regulations have expanded requirements for market participants, including businesses promoting digital financial products, reflecting Indonesia’s broader objective of building a transparent and regulated cryptocurrency ecosystem while supporting innovation.

Subject to future regulatory approval, the exchange could introduce cryptocurrency futures and additional digital financial products over time.

BTSE’s Broader International Growth

BTSE currently supports hundreds of cryptocurrencies and perpetual futures contracts through its global trading platform. The company’s enterprise services also provide exchange infrastructure, payment solutions, liquidity access, and blockchain technology for institutional clients. The Indonesian expansion marks another milestone in BTSE’s international growth strategy as the company aims to broaden digital asset access while operating within established legal and compliance frameworks.

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