What is Ukraine’s new law on cryptocurrencies?
Categories: Crypto News
Ukraine, which is at war with Russia, has decided to establish a legal framework through which cryptocurrencies can be operated in the country in a regulated ecosystem. The country’s parliament had in February passed the law to legalise cryptocurrencies, and its President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed it into a law Wednesday. According to CoinDesk, the new Ukrainian law on cryptocurrencies determines the legal status, classification, ownership and regulators of virtual assets, in addition to establishing registration requirements for cryptocurrency service providers. In a tweet, Ukraine’s digital ministry said: “From now on, foreign and Ukrainian cryptocurrencies exchanges will operate legally and banks will open accounts for crypto companies. It is an important step towards the development of the VA (virtual assets) market in Ukraine”. The cryptocurrency market in Ukraine will be regulated by its National Securities and Stock Market Commission — the equivalent of India’s Sebi. The Ukrainian securities regulator will also have powers, under the new law, to determine policies on digital assets, issue licenses to businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies, and act as a financial watchdog.