Indonesia to Launch Digital Rupiah Stablecoin Backed by Government Bonds

Highlights:

• The Digital Rupiah will be issued by Bank Indonesia, backed by government bonds.
• The digital stablecoin is designed to incorporate blockchain into the nation’s monetary system.
• Indonesia ranks seventh in the world in terms of crypto adoption.

Bank Indonesia has confirmed that it will issue its national stablecoin, pegged to government bonds. According to a report by CNBC Indonesia, Governor Perry Warjiyo unveiled the plan at the 2025 Fintech Summit in Jakarta, stating that the stablecoin will be based on the Central Bank Digital Currency of Indonesia, the Digital Rupiah.

Through blockchain infrastructure, the central bank will tokenize government securities (SBN). The Digital Rupiah will form the foundation of these digital assets. The move has been termed by Warjiyo as a new step towards the modernization of the monetary system in the country.

He stated:

“We are going to issue Bank Indonesia securities, the digital version of the Digital Rupiah, with underlying SBN.”

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Blockchain to Reshape Indonesia’s Monetary Framework

The Digital Rupiah project is part of a broader financial digitalization strategy of Indonesia. The authorities are looking to incorporate blockchain into the nation’s monetary system. This strategy aims to increase the level of transparency and reduce transaction friction.

Even though the stablecoins are yet to gain legal tender status, they are gaining momentum. The Financial Services Authority in Indonesia (OJK) is beginning to monitor its usage. Anti-money laundering compliance and reporting are being imposed by the OJK on stablecoin traders. This interest is based on the growing number of users of stablecoins to make domestic payments and overseas remittances.

According to Dino Milano Siregar, head of the crypto division within the OJK, stablecoins pegged to high-value assets are already helpful. He remarked that “These holdings are tradable and much less volatile than other cryptocurrencies.” 

The bond-backed stablecoin marks a turning point in the digital finance policy of the country. The Digital Rupiah will not only be a CBDC but will also provide the basis for digital asset security. This will most likely facilitate real-time settlements, systemic risk reduction, and financial inclusion.

Crypto Adoption and Regulation Intensify

Indonesia has made decisive moves to regulate the growing crypto economy. In August 2025, the Ministry of Finance came up with new crypto tax rules. These practices increased the tariff on mining and crypto transactions. They, however, also had tax reliefs for buyers in order to encourage local trade.

Meanwhile, Bank Indonesia’s CBDC, the Digital Rupiah, has followed the rising crypto adoption. Chainalysis positioned the country in seventh position in the Global Crypto Adoption Index in 2025. It also ranked it fourth in DeFi value received, which highlights high retail participation. This wave of adoption has given the introduction of the Digital Rupiah a more urgent and strategic position.

In addition, the government is considering the use of Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Bitcoin Indonesia held a meeting with authorities on the role of crypto in boosting economic growth.

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— Bitcoin Indonesia (@bitcoinindo21) August 5, 2025

Authorities have also responded swiftly to violations, despite innovation. In May 2025, Indonesia banned the activities of World Network and World ID. The ministry referred to data privacy violations and non-registration as a digital service provider. This emphasizes the strict attitude of the government towards compliance.