Ukraine is drafting legislation to legalize cryptocurrencies and requested members of the cryptographic community to participate.
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Alexei Mushak, a member of the Ukrainian parliament, posted a notice on his Facebook page on May 15. He said the Ukrainian government is preparing to legalize virtual currencies and requested the opinion of experts in cryptocurrencies.
Mushak then published a link to a Google document detailing the proposed law, which aims to establish rules for cryptocurrencies, promote the use of blockchain technology and the "establishment of a free and transparent market" in Ukraine.
"The document is aimed at creating a transparent cryptocurrency market in Ukraine," Mushak wrote. "It is also proposed to stimulate the use of blockchain technology in social spheres, such as health care and education, as well as the prevention of unfounded criminal prosecutions of cryptocurrency holders by law enforcement agencies" .
The document also states that the purpose of the law is to prevent cryptocurrencies from being misused for "money laundering and terrorist financing" and added that such suspicions have caused "unjustified prosecutions" by government authorities.
Ucrania ha estado considerando seriamente las regulaciones criptográficas exhaustivas desde enero de 2018. “Dado el rápido desarrollo de las criptomonedas en el mundo, este tema no puede dejarse fuera de la atención del estado”, según un comunicado del consejo de seguridad de Ucrania.
Los reguladores dicen que la falta de supervisión gubernamental del cripto mercado representa una amenaza para la economía y la seguridad nacional de Ucrania. En una revelación sorpresiva, los funcionarios también dijeron que el país está considerando lanzar su propia moneda virtual.