Ukraine
Dec 19, 2021 at 11:11
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The National Bank of Ukraine Claims the Test Pilot of the e-Hryvnia will not Influence the Actual Launch
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On December 14, Ukraine's TASCOMBANK announced the launch of a pilot project to test the functionality of the electronic hryvnia. Although the National Bank (NBU) supports this project, it claims that it is the only institution authorized to issue the CBDC, so the pilot project will not have a significant impact on the development process.
Nov 20, 2021 at 11:25
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Ukraine Joins a Blockchain-Based Pilot for Tracking Timber
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Ukraine will use blockchain technology to track the supply chain of timber on international markets. It is thus the second country in the world, after China, to test this pilot initiative.
Nov 01, 2021 at 11:00
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The USA Cooperated with Ukraine in Prosecuting Cyber Criminals Having Laundered Millions of Dollars Using Cryptocurrency
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On October 25, US and Ukrainian intelligence agencies wrapped up a joint operation to uncover a gang of money launderers who used cryptocurrency to legalize money for hackers on the darknet.
Oct 27, 2021 at 11:30
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3 Officials of a Ukrainian Security Service are Involved in Kidnapping; Ransom Was Paid in Bitcoins
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Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) are suspected of kidnapping a foreign citizen to demand a ransom. To save himself from threats and torture, the man paid the kidnappers 7.5 Bitcoins.
Sep 28, 2021 at 10:40
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Another Illegal Mining Farm is Uncovered in Ukraine; The Amount of Damage is to be Investigated
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Ukrainian police have uncovered an illegal mining farm in the city of Kryvyi Rih. The farm was operated by a 32-year-old citizen in an ordinary flat. The operator is currently under arrest while the amount of damage is being investigated.
Sep 23, 2021 at 12:16
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The Central Bank of Ukraine to Pay Salaries in Digital Hryvnia by the End of 2021
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The wave of central bank digital currency (CBDC) is gaining traction around the world and the Ukrainian government plans to pay its employees with digital hryvnia.
Aug 11, 2021 at 10:20
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The Other Side of Legalization: Ukrainians Will Pay Taxes for Trading Cryptocurrencies
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The Ukrainian Ministry of Digital Transformation is making every effort to legalize cryptocurrencies in the country. For example, it is preparing the law on Digital Assets for the second reading on Verkhivna Rada. On the other hand, it is working on a framework that will allow taxing the income from trading cryptocurrencies.
Jul 07, 2021 at 11:02
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A Ukrainian Virtual Bank Will Issue Bitcoin Debit Cards to Facilitate Cryptocurrency Adoption
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Monobank, a virtual bank founded in 2017 with over 2.5 million users, is doing everything possible to get the green light from Ukraine's National Bank (NBU) to allow a legal rollout of its first-ever bitcoin debit card before the end of July 2021. If approved, the new BTC debit cards will be available in the near future.
Jun 10, 2021 at 13:09
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Ukraine Welcomes Cryptocurrency Despite Cautiousness from National Bank
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The cryptocurrency industry in Ukraine seems to be heading south after the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) came out to warn the citizens about the risks associated with this nascent digital asset.
