Tourists Disappointed With The Policy On Prohibition Of Crypto Payments In Bali, Threatening Not To Visit

One corner of tourism in Bali. (photo: dock. pexels)

JAKARTA - The provincial government of Bali recently took firm action against payments with cryptocurrencies for goods and services. They reminded tourists that Indonesia's rupiah is the only legal means of payment. Some tourists are not satisfied with the decision and say that they will not visit again.

On May 28, the Indonesian government confirmed that tourists who use cryptocurrencies for payments "will be dealt with firmly". They can be punished such as deportation, criminal sanctions, and administrative sanctions. In addition, businesses caught accepting cryptocurrencies can also be punished and forced to stop their operations.

The crypto community gave various responses, some said the ban "reasonable" and some threatened not to visit the tourist destination again.

Di Reddit, seorang anggota komunitas membagikan percaya bahwa bentuk pembayaran yang digunakan "seharusnya menjadi hak bisnis dan pelanggan". Anggota Reddit tersebut mengatakan bahwa jika kedua pihak bersedia menerima risiko penggunaan mata uang kripto sebagai pembayaran, mereka seharusnya diizinkan melanjutkan melanjutkan transaksi mereka.

On the other hand, members of Reddit believe that the ban is "reasonable" for Indonesia. According to members of the community, the country uses money from tourists to "suppress their currency". This allows the currency to maintain its value. However, the Reddit members stated that they did not agree with the ban.

While some people provide arguments and perspectives on the matter, others take a simpler approach reconsider their plans to visit Bali. A community member wrote: "Community members reconsider their vacation plans."

Although many oppose the ban, there are also those who defend Indonesia. According to a Reddit member, they only protect their income. Taxes can only be applied when there are regulations. In this case, members of the community believe that Indonesia does not yet have the regulation. "They saw their dairy cows leave and couldn't do anything to stop it. So there's one thing to do: build a fence," they wrote, quoted by Cointelegraph.

Tourism is the main sector that contributes to the Balinese economy. Research shows that tourism accounts for almost 28% of Bali's revenue. This helps the economy by creating opportunities and jobs for local residents. This shows that if tourists stop visiting the country, it can also lead to a decrease in income.

Tourism is an important sector that makes a significant contribution to the Balinese economy. However, the policy to ban payments with cryptocurrencies has sparked concerns about the negative impacts that may occur. Many tourists expressed their dissatisfaction with the decision and threatened not to visit Bali again.

This situation shows the importance of maintaining a balance between regulations and innovation in the tourism sector. While protecting economic and security interests, the government needs to also consider technological developments and global trends. In this case, open dialogue between the government, the crypto community, and other relevant stakeholders can be a good step to reach mutually beneficial agreements for all parties.