Is Monero legal in Indonesia?
Legal to own; local listing depends on the OJK asset list (XMR status unverified).
| Owning XMR | Legal |
|---|---|
| Local exchanges | Limited |
| National rule | No specific rule on privacy coins |
| Regulator | Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK); formerly Bappebti |
| Last reviewed | 25 October 2026 |
The legal situation in Indonesia
Indonesia treats crypto as a tradable asset, though it is not legal tender. Licensed exchanges may list only assets on the approved list, and oversight moved from Bappebti to OJK on 10 January 2025. We could not confirm whether XMR appears on the current approved list. No privacy-coin-specific ban was found.
Key facts
- 2025-01-10: Crypto supervision formally moved from Bappebti to OJK, under OJK Regulation 27/2024.
- Licensed exchanges may trade only assets on an official permitted list (set by Bappebti Regulation 11/2022, with a new whitelist expected from the exchange operator CFX).
What this means for you
Owning Monero and keeping it in your own wallet is legal as far as we could find. Pick a wallet from our best Monero wallets list, read how to buy Monero, and keep records for tax.
Sources
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General information, not legal or tax advice. Check the regulator's own website before acting.
Frequently asked questions
Is Monero legal in Indonesia?
Legal to own; local listing depends on the OJK asset list (XMR status unverified).
Can I buy Monero on a local exchange in Indonesia?
Only in limited ways: few or no licensed local exchanges list XMR.