Ukraine May Soon Legalize Bitcoin
Ukraine may soon legalize Bitcoin. The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is seriously looking into the possibilities of implementing Bitcoin’s technology into the financial system according to Ukraine’s Bitcoin Foundation (BFU). Ukraine Bitcoin Foundation (BFU) and National Bank (NBU) representatives met on August 19 to get a better understanding of what Bitcoin technology is and how to approach it from a regulatory standpoint. Interestingly, the Director of the Payment Systems Department Natalia Lapko was responsible for organizing this meeting based on a request from the BFU. Her department....
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More governments are acknowledging the staying power of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Ukraine is the latest to join the growing list of countries that have legalized crypto. Just this week, El Salvador became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Two weeks ago, Cuba passed a law to recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies, citing “reasons of socio-economic interest.” Panama is also drafting new cryptocurrency regulations. Related Reading | Panama To Recognize Bitcoin As Payment Alternative, Issues New Regulations In a nearly unanimous vote, the Parliament in Ukraine....