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Over 20,000 Ukrainians Sign Up for Free Course on Crypto, Official Says

Over 20,000 Ukrainians Sign Up for Free Course on Crypto, Official SaysCrypto classes organized for Ukrainians have begun on a government-run portal, a minister announced. More than 20,000 people have registered for the educational course in the war-torn country which maintains an objective to become “the best crypto jurisdiction.” Thousands of Ukrainians to Study About Bitcoin, Mining, and Smart Contracts Ukraine’s ‘Дія. Цифрова освіта’ (Diia Digital […]


March 2, 2023 0

Ukraine’s Government Launches Official Website for Cryptocurrency Donations

Ukraine's Government Launches Official Website for Cryptocurrency DonationsThe Ukrainian government has launched an official cryptocurrency donation website to raise funds in support of the Ukrainian armed forces and humanitarian aid programs in the fight against Russia. The donation platform is a collaboration between the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Everstake, and cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Government’s Crypto Donation Website Now Live The […]


March 16, 2022 0

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine

Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over UkraineThe world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The American companies announced suspension of operations in the Russian Federation although Russians will be able to use their cards inside the country.
Card Payment Giants Visa and Mastercard Add to Pressure on Russia Over Ukraine […]


March 7, 2022 0

Ukraine Adds Dogecoin to List of Accepted Cryptos, Prime Minister Asks DOGE Co-Founder and Elon Musk to Donate

Ukraine Adds Dogecoin to List of Accepted Cryptos, Prime Minister Asks DOGE Co-Founder and Elon Musk to DonateAccording to a Twitter announcement stemming from Ukraine’s vice prime minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, the Ukrainian government will now accept dogecoin donations. Fedorov highlighted that meme assets like dogecoin are worth more than the Russian ruble and “even [memes] can support our army and save lives from Russian invaders.” Ukraine Vice Prime Minister: ‘Even Memes Can […]


March 2, 2022 0

Ukrainian Village Distributes Dividends From Crypto Investment

Despite the market slump, the head of а village council in Ukraine has managed to earn profit from a cryptocurrency investment he made on behalf of the residents of the Elizavetovka, Dnipropetrovsk region. Earlier this year, Maxim Golosnoy bought a small amount of cryptocurrency using his own savings and has recently distributed dividends to the […]

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December 11, 2018 0

Virtual Satoshi Monument Goes up in Kiev, Hollywood Is Next

Virtual Satoshi Monument Erected in Kiev, Hollywood is NextA Ukrainian project group has erected a statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous founder of Bitcoin, in the virtual reality (VR) of a mobile app they have developed. The plan is to construct a network of virtual cities around such statues and ultimately establish a global “Satoshi Nakamoto Republic.” The monument can be seen on […]

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October 5, 2018 0

Alternative Crypto Bills Presented in Ukraine and Russia

Alternative Crypto Bills Presented in Ukraine and RussiaDraft laws employing alternative approaches to regulating digital currencies have been introduced in Ukraine and Russia. In Kiev, a bill that classifies cryptocurrency as an asset, unit of exchange and store of value has been filed in the Rada and it’s supported by both deputies and representatives of the industry. In Moscow, the managers of […]

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September 16, 2018 0

Spending Bitcoin in Europe Is Getting Easier Thanks to Wirex and Paytomat

Spending Bitcoin in Europe Is Getting Easier Thanks to Wirex and PaytomatEuropean cryptocurrency holders have reason to be cheerful. Slowly but surely it’s becoming easier to spend BTC, BCH, and a range of other cryptos throughout the continent, with payment services like Wirex and Paytomat leading the charge. It’s now possible to spend bitcoin in hundreds of restaurants and stores throughout Eastern Europe, as well as […]

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May 26, 2018 0

Everyone in This Village Now Owns Cryptocurrency

Everyone in This Village Now Owns CryptocurrencyIn a small village in Ukraine, all residents are now owners of cryptocurrency, thanks to an initiative by the head of the village council. Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin and ether, can also be used in the village to purchase items such as eggs, lard, meat, and milk. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space […]

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May 5, 2018 0

New Cryptocurrency Mining Bot Is Infesting Facebook Messenger

New Cryptocurrency Mining Bot Is Infesting Facebook MessengerCyber security researchers found a new type of malware spreading across the world via the Facebook Messenger app. This malicious bot is using the many computers it has infected to mine cryptocurrency for its unscrupulous developers at the expense of users. Also read: Starbucks Customer Has His Laptop Hijacked for Cryptocurrency Mining A couple of cyber […]

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December 25, 2017 0