Indonesian Islamic body forbids crypto as currency

Indonesia, the world’s biggest Muslim majority country, bans the use of Trading of cryptocurrencies as a commodity is also unlawful, with the MUI likening it to gambling, because it does not meet Islamic rules, such as for the goods to have a physical form, a clear value, and a known exact amount, among other reasons, he said.However, the MUI allows trading of cryptocurrencies that meet Islamic rules, have an underlying asset and carry clear benefits, Asrorun said.The commodities exchange allows trading of hundreds of cryptocurrencies that meet requirements of safety and good governance of the blockchain system.The MUI’s decree is not legally binding as it is not part of the government, but its ruling may affect investment decisions by some Muslims.