Ukrainian president returns virtual asset bill to parliament for revision
Volodymyr Zelensky did not object to the bill's fundamental principles, but opposed the idea of creating a new watchdog agency.
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Ukraine’s central bank seeks to hire a blockchain developer, job posting reveals
The development marks another sign of the digital hryvnia project picking up steam.
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