[Robinhood to Enter Indonesian Market Through Acquisition of Brokerage Business and Crypto Trading Platform] According to Reuters, Robinhood stated in a blog post on Sunday that it will acquire Indonesian brokerage firm Buana Capital Sekuritas and licensed digital asset trader Pedagang Aset Kripto, marking the retail trading platform's official entry into one of Southeast Asia's major cryptocurrency hubs. Indonesia boasts over 19 million capital market investors and 17 million cryptocurrency traders, highlighting its appeal in stock and digital asset trading. Acquiring a brokerage firm helps companies meet regulatory requirements and establish a foothold, facilitating smoother entry into new markets; acquiring a licensed digital asset trader accelerates access to cryptocurrency product channels. Robinhood did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction, which is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026. The company stated that Pieter Tanuri, the major shareholder of the two Indonesian companies, will continue to serve as Robinhood's strategic advisor.