Indonesia’s mobile ad giant Cashtree is no longer playing a local game. The company has just inked a deal with UAE-based THF Ventures, setting its sights on something much bigger — a global footprint.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), freshly signed this week, pairs Cashtree with Dubai’s blockchain-savvy investment firm THF Ventures. The move officially kicks off Cashtree’s international expansion after years of dominating Indonesia’s reward-based mobile platform scene. And it’s not just talk — both sides are bringing serious muscle to the table.
A Big Deal with Global Implications
Cashtree isn’t exactly a newcomer. It’s been making waves since 2016. But this partnership shifts the conversation from local dominance to global ambition.
The numbers are impressive. Over 31,000 campaigns, IDR 75 billion in user rewards, and more than 22 million registered users. That’s not a startup trying to find its feet — that’s a heavyweight ready to break into new rings.
And now, with THF Ventures involved, the pathway to global markets seems wide open.
Why THF Ventures?
Let’s be clear — this isn’t a random handshake. THF Ventures has built its name backing major blockchain projects and easing them into worldwide relevance. Based out of Dubai’s DMCC, the firm knows how to turn regional players into international contenders.
For Cashtree, THF brings infrastructure, capital, and — maybe more importantly — credibility in global blockchain circles.
• THF’s involvement sends a strong signal to investors and users: this expansion isn’t half-baked.
In a space flooded with token projects that fizzle fast, that kind of backing matters.
Web3 Isn’t a Buzzword for Cashtree
Cashtree didn’t just ride the Web3 wave — it actually built something. The company launched its “Mission to Earn” model last year, leveraging Web3 mechanisms to reward users for tasks, engagement, and loyalty.
One key element? The CTT token. It’s already listed on Bybit, a major global exchange. That’s a big deal.
Some platforms launch tokens that sit in limbo for months. Cashtree got theirs out, listed, and in front of a worldwide crypto audience within a year.
Now, that token — and the infrastructure around it — is set to travel.
THF’s Bet: Not Just Another Token Project
Why did THF bite? There are thousands of token-based platforms out there. What makes Cashtree stand out?
The answer seems to lie in two things: user base and actual traction.
First, 22 million users is no joke. That’s a sizeable community to onboard into any Web3 ecosystem. Second, this isn’t a “maybe one day” project. It’s already paid out billions of rupiah. Real users. Real rewards. Real engagement.
THF’s Managing Partner, according to internal sources, sees Cashtree as one of the few platforms bridging the gap between Web2-scale user experience and Web3 incentive models.
This isn’t about hype. It’s about onboarding — and converting those users into active participants in a tokenised economy.
What This Means for Southeast Asia’s Tech Scene
Let’s zoom out for a second.
Indonesia’s startup scene has been heating up, especially with fintech and Web3 integrations. Cashtree’s expansion marks something new though — a shift from homegrown success story to international contender.
And the region is watching.
Here’s how Cashtree stacks up in key areas compared to other local tech players:
Metric | Cashtree | Local Fintech Avg | Web3 Startups Avg |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Users | 22 million | 5–10 million | <1 million |
Total Rewards Paid | IDR 75 billion | IDR 10–20 billion | N/A |
Exchange Token Listed | Yes (Bybit) | Rare | Common |
Active Campaigns Run | 31,000+ | 2,000–5,000 | 500–1,500 |
That user count alone sets Cashtree apart. But what matters more is conversion — can those users follow the brand as it steps beyond Indonesia?
One sentence to chew on: That’s the billion-rupiah question.
The Road Ahead: Not All Smooth Sailing
Of course, it’s not all sunshine. Global expansion comes with its own baggage.
Language barriers. Regulatory landmines. Market unfamiliarity. Even crypto winters.
THF might bring the map, but Cashtree still has to do the driving.
That said, early signals look promising. Sources close to both parties say pilot tests in other Asian markets are already in discussion, with a strong emphasis on strategic rollouts — not just dumping tokens and hoping for traction.
They’ve seen how that ends. They want something different.
Final Word? This Isn’t Just Another MOU
Let’s be honest, most MOUs go nowhere. A nice photo op, a bit of PR fluff, and then radio silence.
But this one feels different.
Cashtree’s already got the receipts — years of campaigns, a live token, real rewards. THF’s bringing fuel to a fire that’s already burning. And both seem to want more than headlines.
If even half of what’s planned actually materialises, this could be one of the more meaningful Web3 partnerships to come out of Southeast Asia this year.