Indonesia’s tech startup scene kicked off 2026 with fresh momentum, highlighted by Sphere Corp’s $2.4 billion acquisition of a 10% stake in the Excelsior nickel project. This deal focuses on high-pressure acid leach (HPAL) processing, a key technology for producing battery-grade nickel used in electric vehicles and renewable energy tech. It matters because Indonesia, already […]
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Robinhood Enters Indonesia Crypto Market
Indonesia’s tech scene heated up today with Robinhood’s bold entry into the market. The U.S. trading platform announced its expansion through strategic acquisitions, targeting the country’s surging crypto and fintech sectors. This comes just as Bybit released its 2025 World Crypto Rankings, spotlighting Indonesia’s rising role in digital assets. Bybit is also pushing partnerships, like […]
Daily Briefing: December 11, 2025
Indonesia’s digital economy is heating up with fresh calls for investment and optimistic growth forecasts, signaling potential boosts for tech startups amid global uncertainties. The most pressing news comes from the GSMA, which just hours ago urged Indonesia to speed up targeted investments in 5G, rural connectivity, fiber networks, and AI systems. At the Digital […]