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Digital Gold Gains Popularity as Secure Investment

The Jakarta Globe
February 12, 2026 | 6:25 pm
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Jakarta. Investing in digital gold is increasing in popularity as it offers ease of transactions, flexibility of ownership, and withstands global economic dynamics.

Digital gold represents physical gold ownership held by a service provider, while the entire transaction process is conducted online through a digital platform. This system allows investors to monitor their gold holdings in real time without having to store the physical gold directly, making it more practical and secure.

Amid the growing digital gold trend, regulatory and security aspects are primary concerns for investors. In Indonesia, digital gold schemes are implemented within a clear regulatory framework, ensuring that every transaction is based on real assets and is under the supervision of relevant authorities. As a digital gold platform, LAKUEMAS aims to provide secure gold investment.

LAKUEMAS Brand Manager Esther Napitupulu explained that digital gold in Indonesia, including that offered by LAKUEMAS, is based on real physical gold with a 1:1 ratio. Every gram of digital gold owned by customers is fully backed by physical gold stored securely in a custodian institution in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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"Digitally recorded gold is not just a number or a contract, but a representation of real gold ownership," Esther said.

The digital gold ecosystem in Indonesia differs from a number of cases abroad, which often involve speculative schemes based solely on price movements. The domestic digital gold market operates within an official regulatory framework and is under government supervision through the Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency (Bappebti).

As an integrated gold solution, LAKUEMAS offers a system that prioritizes security, transparency, and customer convenience. This service is supported by the availability of real physical gold, a network of physical stores, and easy claims and gold printing for customers who wish to convert their digital holdings into physical gold.

"The public need not worry, because customer security and trust are always LAKUEMAS's top priorities," Esther added.

LAKUEMAS has been officially registered with Bappebti since February 8, 2022. This platform is part of Central Mega Kencana (CMK), an integrated ecosystem of gold and diamond companies with various supporting infrastructure.

Going forward, digital gold is projected to play an increasingly important role in promoting financial inclusion and strengthening the investment culture. The integration of technology and real assets like gold is considered a crucial foundation for building safe, transparent, and sustainable investment instruments in the digital economy era.

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