Bali car rental business owner arrested for accepting crypto payment

The Bali administration has warned foreign tourists visiting the popular resort island against making cryptocurrency payments. PHOTO: PIXABAY
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BALI - The Bali police on Monday arrested the owner of a car rental business for accepting cryptocurrency payments.

He is the first business owner in Indonesia to be arrested for accepting cryptocurrency, said the police.

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