#Binance-backed #Indonesian cryptocurrency exchange #Tokocrypto plans to go public in the next two to three years
Tokocrypto CEO Pang Xue Kai said the exchange is already profitable, but must be profitable for at least more than two years before going public. Therefore, Kai explained that the initial public offering could only happen two to three years later. In the meantime, Kai said Tokocrypto aims to expand its business, expand its operations to more regions of Indonesia, and bring cryptocurrencies into the mainstream in the country.
🚩Binance bought a stake in Tokocrypto last year. Tokocrypto was founded in 2018 and is regulated by Indonesia's commodity futures trading regulator #Bappebti. Earlier this year, Tokocrypto launched its token offering through Binance, raising $7.5 million by issuing its native token TKO at $0.1, according to Cryptorank. According to CoinGecko, a TKO is currently priced around $2.
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Separately, it is reported that Luno, the crypto exchange owned by Digital Currency Group, is also looking to enter Indonesia. In a statement to DealStreetAsia, it was stated that Luno is in early-stage talks with Lippo Group to start operations in the country. Luno is currently based in London and has a regional presence in Singapore and Cape Town, South Africa.
Cryptocurrency trading is legal in Indonesia, although they are banned as a payment method in the country. The Indonesian government recently said it plans to tax profits from cryptocurrency trading.