🔔 Indonesian vice presidential candidate Gibran Rakabuming Raka promises to support blockchain and crypto talents, what about the leaders in your country?

Candidate for Vice President of Indonesia, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, promised to encourage strengthening talent in the blockchain and crypto fields to provide more opportunities for the younger generation.

Gibran, who is ALSO the Mayor of Surakarta, said in the campaign that the program he is promoting will provide opportunities for the young population in the digital space. The running mate of presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto highlighted that this would develop future talents with the necessary skills.

This digital support includes exploration in the realm of blockchain and crypto. During his campaign, Gibran also said that he would prepare blockchain, crypto and cyber security experts. Apart from that, Gibran also mentioned that he would prepare experts in artificial intelligence and digital marketing.

Gibran, who is also the eldest son of Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, is the running mate of Indonesian Defense Minister and presidential candidate, Prabowo Subianto. This 36 year old politician is now competing for the position of vice president, which will be decided in the Indonesian General Election which is scheduled to start on February 14 2024.

Indonesia, now a thriving Web3 technology hub, is continuing to strengthen its push into the crypto space in 2023 despite previously banning crypto payments. On May 28, the Indonesian government restricted tourists dealing in crypto payments and stated that they "will be dealt with firmly," with penalties such as deportation or other criminal sanctions.

On July 21, Indonesia launched its national crypto exchange, which will be monitored by local regulators. Now the platform will be the only place in the country where digital asset exchange is considered legal. #indonesia #Write2Earn #supportblockchain