Stop paying in crypto, Bali governor warns foreign tourists

Tourists surfing on Kuta Beach in Denpasar, on Indonesia resort island of Bali. The warning came after an investigation by Indonesia news outlet Kompas showed that a number of businesses in Seminyak including restaurants, meditation studios and motorbike rental companies are accepting payment in crypto. — AFP

The provincial government of Bali, Indonesia, on May 28 warned tourists against paying for goods and services in cryptocurrencies on the popular resort island.

Speaking to local media at the Bali tourism development press conference, the island’s Covernor Wayan Koster said: “Foreign tourists who behave inappropriately, do activities that are not allowed in their visa permit, use crypto as a means of payment, and violate other provisions will be dealt with firmly.