Indonesia Now Requires Crypto Influencers to Get Certified — Here's What That Means for the Industry

WHY IT MATTERS

Imagine if anyone could go on social media and tell millions of people to buy a specific stock — without knowing anything about investing. That's essentially what's been happening with crypto influencers in many countries. Indonesia is now saying: if you want to recommend crypto to your followers, you need to pass a test and get certified first, kind of like how financial advisors need licenses before they can give investment advice. This matters because many everyday people — especially those new to crypto — make buying decisions based on what influencers tell them, and those recommendations aren't always honest or well-informed. This rule is designed to protect regular people from bad advice.