{"id":157142,"date":"2025-05-15T18:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T15:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=157142"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T11:23:07","slug":"ukraine-allegedly-eyes-bitcoin-reserves-in-bold-crypto-policy-shift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/ukraine-allegedly-eyes-bitcoin-reserves-in-bold-crypto-policy-shift\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine Allegedly Eyes Bitcoin Reserves in Bold Crypto Policy Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"

The news, first reported by local outlet Incrypted<\/a><\/strong>, cites Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zhelezniak, who confirmed that the bill is in development. While the proposal is still being finalized, Zhelezniak noted plans to introduce it in parliament soon.<\/p>\n

The move aligns with Ukraine\u2019s increasing embrace of digital assets. Ranked among the top countries for crypto adoption in a 2024 Chainalysis report, Ukraine has become a key player in the global crypto space. Public records show that Ukrainian officials collectively hold over 46,000 BTC, worth around $5 billion.<\/p>\n

Amid the war with Russia, the country has received millions in crypto donations and accelerated efforts to build a regulatory framework. A new tax proposal is also under review, which could impose a 5%\u201310% levy on crypto transactions to support public spending, particularly for defense and emergency relief.<\/p>\n