While the Bali Governor banned tourists from using crypto as a payment method, intense criticism began to come from tourists.
Bali, an island connected to Indonesia, stands out with the tourists it attracts from around the world. However, Bali is on the agenda of the crypto industry with its latest news feeds. The Governor of Bali stated that tourists coming to the country are prohibited from using cryptocurrencies as a payment method. The governor reminded that Indonesian currency is the only means of payment.
Also, after the bans, criticism began to come from tourists and many crypto maximalists.
Tourists Say They Will Never Go To Bali Again
Bali Governor Wayan Koster stated that tourists are prohibited from paying with cryptocurrencies. In addition, Koster stated that tourists who use the crypto payment method will be dealt with harshly. These interventions include deportation and criminal sanctions.
Koster announced this ban on tourists at a press conference. Trisno Nugroho, Head of the Bali Representation of Bank Indonesia, who attended the press conference, underlined that there is no crypto ban in the country. Nugroho stated that they only brought the crypto ban on payments.
After these bans, which warmed the agenda, reaction messages started to come from many tourists. Some tourists said they were not happy with the decision and would not visit Bali again. Especially on Reddit, it was argued that it is nonsense to impose a ban in an environment where the risks in crypto are accepted.
In addition, some Reddit commentators stated that such a decision was made in order to develop the currency in the country and it was logical.
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