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Officials and businesses will gather for a discussion on the legalization of virtual assets in Ukraine

  • “Economic Truth” is organizing a gathering for officials, legislators, and business representatives in Ukraine to discuss the legalization of virtual assets.
  • The event is scheduled for January 23.
  • Two bills that aim to regulate the country’s digital asset market will be the focal point of the discussion.

“Economic Truth” has announced that it will host a thought-provoking debate on January 23, centered around the legalization of virtual assets in Ukraine. The event will provide a platform for government officials, legislators, and businesses to exchange ideas and opinions.

The key agenda of the gathering is to examine and analyze two bills related to the regulation of digital assets. Specifically, the event will delve into the likelihood of passing one of the bills, the expected timeline for adoption, and the challenges hindering the process.

The forum will also feature representatives from prominent businesses operating in the digital asset sector. These industry leaders will shed light on their preparations for the potential legalization of virtual asset circulation in Ukraine, outlining their expectations and discussing the potential impact of different legalization options.

Notable participants include:

  • Alexander Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for IT Development
  • Yuriy Boyko, member of the National Commission on Securities and Stock Markets
  • Yaroslav Zheleznyak, people’s deputy, member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy
  • Arsen Makarchuk, Director of the Strategy and Development Department of the National Bank
  • Vladimir Nosov, founder and CEO of the WhiteBIT cryptocurrency exchange
  • Natalya Dryk, director of the Blockchain Association of Ukraine
  • Yuri Olentir, CEO of HAPI
  • Vadim Grusha, CEO, and co-founder of Trustee Plus
  • Dmitry Nikolaevsky, chief lawyer of the Project Office “Virtual Assets 2030”
  • Ivan Pavlovsky, CEO, and co-founder of Incrypted, Ukraine’s largest cryptomedia
  • Petr Bilyk, head of Technology and Investment practice, director of innovation at Juscutum

Representatives from the Ministry of Finance will also participate in the discussion.

For more information about the event and registration details, please visit the event’s main page.