Upbit Indonesia Says Crypto Industry Needs More Than Just Developers, Seeks Diverse Professional Talent

Jakarta, VIVA – The development of digital technology is bringing new opportunities, in line with the growth of the blockchain and digital asset industry in Indonesia.

Chief Executive Officer of Upbit Indonesia, Resna Raniadi, said this has driven continuously rising demand for talent with a wide range of expertise, from technology and compliance to risk management, marketing and business development.

Ultimately, this has opened up alternative career paths for professionals wishing to adapt to changes in the world of work.

Resna said the current shift in the industry landscape is a moment for professionals to begin developing new competencies relevant to future needs.

“Digital transformation has significantly changed the needs of the world of work. Today, companies are not only looking for talent with technical skills, but also individuals who can adapt, think critically, and understand developments in new technologies such as blockchain and digital assets,” said Resna in a statement on Monday, 13 July 2026.

As regulation of digital financial assets in Indonesia matures, demand for talent in compliance, governance, risk management and consumer protection is also steadily increasing.

This shows that the crypto industry is not only developing on the technology side, but increasingly needs professionals with experience from conventional sectors.

“Many people still assume the crypto industry only needs developers. In reality, we also need professionals in compliance, audit, legal, finance, marketing and customer experience,” said Resna.

“In fact, experience gained from other industries is often a highly relevant added value,” she said.

Resna explained that the skills professionals already possess from traditional industries can essentially be applied within the digital asset ecosystem.

Experience in managing risk, understanding regulation, building customer relationships and developing business strategies remains a much-needed competency — only applied in a different and constantly evolving industry.

Nevertheless, she stressed that entering the blockchain industry cannot rely on previous work experience alone. Professionals also need to keep enhancing their competencies through upskilling and continuous learning in order to keep up with the very rapid pace of technological development.