Ukraine has a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency, regulated under the Law 'On Virtual Assets' (2022). The National Bank of Ukraine oversees financial institutions and enforces compliance with financial monitoring and currency legislation.
| Status | Legal |
| Risk Score | 75/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | UAH |
| Adoption Rank | #6 |
| VAT on Crypto | No |
| Required | Yes |
| Regulator | NSSMC / NBU |
| Framework | Law 'On Virtual Assets' (2022) |
| Ease | medium |
| Cost | $10,000 - $100,000 |
Licensing is required for crypto service providers under the 2022 law, with regulatory oversight by the National Bank of Ukraine.
Status: regulated
DeFi activities are regulated under the Law 'On Virtual Assets' and subject to AML/KYC requirements.
Status: regulated
Stablecoins are regulated under the general virtual assets framework established by the 2022 law.
Status: no_rules
No NFT-specific regulation. The Virtual Assets law may cover NFTs depending on classification.
| Legal | Yes |
| Electricity | $0.058/kWh |
| Renewable | 25% |
| Infrastructure | good |
Mining is legal with moderate electricity costs and a renewable energy share of 25%. Infrastructure is rated good, supporting mining operations.
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 33/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |
Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map
← Back to Crypto Map