#Ukraine

Attic Lab CEO: Blockchain’s Only Chance Is In Conquering The Masses

As ForkLog reported earlier, a group of crypto-enthusiasts from Ukraine is attempting to launch a blockchain platform designed for banking that could become a fully-fledged alternative to Visa and MasterCard, and provide financial institutions with full functionality to run their operations.

National Bank of Ukraine Believes Blockchain Has to Be Extensively Tested Before Any Implementation

According to Sergei Shatski, the head of retail payments department at the National Bank of Ukraine, the country’s banking system is well-developed technologically, however, the regulator needs more time to check everything before actually implementing blockchain technology.

Ukraine Banning Four Major Payment Systems Could Be Good News For Bitcoin

The National Bank of Ukraine has banned four payment systems, namely WebMoney, Yandex.Money, QIWI Wallet and Wallet One. The reason for the decision, which may positively influence cryptocurrency markets, is said to be the lack of the regulator’s approval for service rendition.

Ukraine’s Internet Party Leader Declares Bitcoin Savings Worth $3 Million

Dmytro Golubov, Ukraine’s Member of Parliament (Verkhovna Rada) and leader of the Internet Party, has revealed he owns about $3 mln in Bitcoins.

Ukrainian MP Reveals Bitcoin Savings

In his recent e-declaration Ukrainian member of parliament Alexey Mushak revealed possession of 465 BTC (around $310,000) of savings among other things.

Cashless Ukraine: The National Bank Considers Blockchain Technology

Recent statements from the National Bank of Ukraine signify the regulator’s intent to use blockchain technology in their Cashless Economy project.

Ukraine’s Payment Service Founder Says Blockchain Is Exceptionally Interesting in Terms of Commerce

Each day, blockchain, the technology that underlies Bitcoin, penetrates the world of finances deeper and deeper with many signs pointing to it eventually winning a big part of the market. Ukraine is no exception in this regard. Moreover, the largest country in Europe  has every reason to consider itself one of blockchain’s trend-makers.

The Man Behind Ukraine’s Top Blockchain Project Shares His Vision of the Country’s Future

Ukraine’s blockchain community is active these days: the country hosts several major conferences on the subject; several high-flying blockchain projects kick off; a full-fledged university course on dApp development is now underway. Adding to that, local authorities are mostly positive about cryptotechnologies.

Bitcoin & Blockchain Conference Kiev: Report

ForkLog attended Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference held September 23 in Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv. This year, the conference has featured three sections: one for newbies, one for pros, and one for developers.

Demand for Bitcoin in Ukraine Grows Fivefold

Stanislav Podyachev of bitcoin selling service Btcu.biz told ForkLog that demand for the cryptocurrency in Ukraine has increased almost five times as compared to 2015.

Ukraine’s Finance Minister Attends Local Blockchain Hackathon

Saturday, September 24, Ukraine’s minister of finance, Alexander Danilyuk, has attended All-Ukraine Blockchain Hackathon in Kyiv.

Attic Lab Showcases a Coffee Vending Machine Accepting Smart Money

Ukrainian startup Attic Lab installed a coffee vending machine accepting Smart Money at the Bitcoin & Blockchain Conference Kiev held this Friday, September 23.