Ukraine Plans National Bitcoin Reserve

By: blockhead co|2025/05/16 15:15:05

Ukraine is reportedly considering the establishment of a national strategic Bitcoin reserve, with cryptocurrency exchange Binance expressing its support for the initiative. This development was initially reported by Ukraine crypto news media Incrypted, with Ukrainian Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zhelezniak confirming that a draft law is currently in the final stages of preparation.According to Incrypted, Zhelezniak, the First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Tax and Customs Policy, indicated that the legislation is expected to be submitted in the near future. Zhelezniak had previously mentioned the development of a legislative initiative concerning cryptocurrency reserves in early February 2025.Binance's Head of CEE, Central Asia, and Africa, Kirill Khomyakov, told Incrypted that the exchange supports Ukraine's ambitions. Khomyakov acknowledged that creating such a reserve would necessitate "significant changes in legislation" and a clearer regulatory stance on crypto assets from the Ukrainian government.Binance has been actively engaging with governments across Central and South Asia. In Kyrgyzstan, the exchange has an agreement with the National Investment Agency to advise on blockchain implementation, stablecoins, and digital payments. Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao also served as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council, contributing to the country's crypto infrastructure and policy. Malaysia, which is considering developing a digital finance policy that could formally recognize cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, has also engaged in discussions with Binance on this initiative.This potential collaboration further solidifies Binance's relationship with Ukraine, building upon the exchange's $10 million humanitarian aid donation in 2022. Ukraine is also progressing with broader cryptocurrency regulation. Plans are underway to legalize cryptocurrencies by early 2025, with a focus on regulation and fiscal oversight, The Block reported. A specialized working group, including the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), is finalizing draft legislation, with a first parliamentary reading targeted for the first quarter of 2025. While earlier hopes for tax exemptions have been dismissed, the framework aims to oversee digital asset transactions and ensure financial stability and compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards.Stay ahead of the curve. Join the Blockhead community on Telegram @blockheadco

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