### Main Headline/Development
Telkom Indonesia Launches AI Center of Excellence to Boost National Tech Ecosystem">Indonesia Launches Nasdaq-Style Crypto Exchange, Pioneering Regulated Digital Assets in Southeast Asia.

### Key Facts and Context
On September 6, 2025, Indonesia introduced CFX, a regulated crypto exchange modeled after Nasdaq—the first of its kind globally. It has registered 31 platforms, with 20 fully licensed, and generated $6.9 million in revenue in the first half of 2025. This builds on Indonesia’s growing digital economy, projected to reach $146 billion by year-end, according to reports from Google, Temasek, and Bain. Local fintech startups are already integrating with the platform. Posts on X highlight this as a game-changer, though some note potential conflicts with crypto’s decentralized ethos. (Sources: Tech in Asia, X posts)

### Why This Matters
This positions Indonesia as a leader in regulated crypto in Southeast Asia, attracting investments and boosting the digital economy amid a surge in tech funding—Indonesia saw record investments in 2024, with startups raising billions. It could inspire other emerging markets but raises uncertainties around balancing regulation with innovation. For startups, it opens new revenue streams in fintech and blockchain, potentially creating jobs and driving economic growth in a region where digital adoption is accelerating.

### What to Watch for Next
Monitor how global investors and platforms respond to CFX, including any international partnerships or regulatory pushback. Watch for impacts on Indonesian startups’ funding rounds in Q4 2025, and track revenue updates from the exchange in the coming months. Any clashes with decentralization advocates could lead to policy adjustments.