Ukraine’s government to avoid regulating crypto mining
The country isn’t planning on introducing controls for crypto mining operations.
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New law allows Ukraine gov’t to block crypto wallets to seize illegal assets
Ukraine has passed new financial laws which will among other things, allow the government to block cryptocurrency wallets and seize assets obtained illegal.
Ukraine taps Belarus exchange to learn about crypto regulation
The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Currency.com, a Belarus based cryptocurrency exchange.
Bittrex denies links to Ukraine gov’t
Bittrex denies ever having reached out to Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation to partner with them.
Ukraine draft bill proposes a 5% tax on cryptos
A draft bill in Ukraine has proposed a 5% tax on crypto earnings for the first five years, with no VAT
Crypto mining farm in Ukraine busted operating underground
Ukraine's own Lviv Railway company was busted for mining crypto – underground.
Crypto holders in Ukraine must disclose family’s crypto assets by 2020
The Ukrainian government wants to know how much crypto the citizens and their families hold.
Ukraine seizes crypto mining equipment from nuclear power plant
The operation could be in trouble for introducing computers into a nuclear power plant, which is illegal.
Ukrainian man accused of cryptojacking his own websites
Cybercrime is apparently alive and well in Ukraine, as an individual has been utilizing his own websites as a means to rake in illegal cryptocurrency revenue.
Blockchain startup CEO kidnapped in Ukraine: report
The CEO of blockchain startup Cornerstone has been kidnapped in the Ukraine, and the demands for his release are still not clear.
National Bank of Ukraine completes e-hryvnia digital currency trial
The central bank of Ukraine has completed the latest stage of its digital currency pilot, as it continues to investigate the utility and functionality of a so-called “e-hryvnia.”
Bear market claims another victim as Ukrainian exchange shuts down
Ukrainian exchange Liqui recently announced that its closing down, citing a lack of liquidity.