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Ukrainians Offered New Crypto Services, Bitcoin Cards
Along with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Ukrainians are enjoying an expanding range of related services and products. Besides new options to buy and trade coins, crypto users in the…
Ukrainian bank uses Stellar to launch electronic hryvnia pilot
Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation supports a Stellar-based private stablecoin project developed by a local bank.
Russia, Ukraine Shut Down Several Cryptocurrency Farms
Authorities in Russia and Ukraine have closed down a number of illegal crypto mining facilities allegedly powered by stolen electricity. The underground farms have been discovered around the capital cities,…
Local Council Member in Ukraine Declares 124 BTC and 500 Tesla Shares
A government official in Rivne region of Ukraine owns close to $8 million in cryptocurrency and 500 Tesla shares, his declaration shows. The news comes as another Ukrainian lawmaker in…
Amid Risk of Power Deficit, Ukraine Shuts Down Another Crypto Farm
With а growing threat of electricity shortages in the winter months, Ukraine has busted another large coin minting facility illegally drawing power from the grid. The country’s security agency announced…
Digital Transformation Committee Recommends Amended Ukrainian Crypto Law for Adoption
The law “On Virtual Assets,” Ukraine’s attempt to regulate its growing crypto space, has been revised again and recommended for final adoption. A key parliamentary committee has given its support…
Ukraine Security Service Busts Criminal Group Selling Bitcoin-Stealing Malware
Law enforcement authorities in Ukraine have exposed a crime ring specializing in cryptocurrency theft and laundering of illicit funds for hackers. The gang, which provided services to clients on the…
Ukraine Is the Most Crypto-Aware Country Followed by Russia and the US: Survey
According to a resent research, the population of the Eastern European state – Ukraine – is the most interested in digital assets. Russia and the USA ranked respectively second and…
Ukraine President Zelensky Returns Law ‘On Virtual Assets’ to Parliament
The Ukrainian president has sent the recently adopted law “On Virtual Assets” back to the Verkhovna Rada, the country’s legislature. The head of state has come up with his own…