---
type: country
domain: web3-compliance
status: compiled
tags: [Legal, Crypto Tax, Crypto Regulation, Country]
aliases: [Ukraine]
created: 2026-04-23
compile_into: ""
slug: country--ukraine
sources: "[./crypto-map/data.json#/UA, \"https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/ukraine.html\"]"
source_url: "https://soken.io/crypto-map/countries/ukraine.html"
title: "Ukraine — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken"
description: Ukraine has a clear legal framework for cryptocurrency, regulated under the Law 'On Virtual Assets' (2022).
scraped_at: "2026-04-23T20:09:44.223540+00:00"
entry_type_raw: country
region: europe
---

# Ukraine — Crypto Regulation 2026 | Soken

# 🇺🇦 Ukraine

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.

## Overview

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Status | **Legal** |
| Risk Score | 75/100 (High Risk) |
| Region | europe |
| Currency | UAH |
| Adoption Rank | #6 |

## Tax

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| VAT on Crypto | No |

## Licensing

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| 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.

## DeFi

**Status:** regulated

DeFi activities are regulated under the Law 'On Virtual Assets' and subject to AML/KYC requirements.

## Stablecoins

**Status:** regulated

Stablecoins are regulated under the general virtual assets framework established by the 2022 law.

## NFTs

**Status:** no\_rules

No NFT-specific regulation. The Virtual Assets law may cover NFTs depending on classification.

## Mining

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| 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.

## Geopolitics

|     |     |
| --- | --- |
| Stability | moderate |
| Sanctions | No |
| Corruption Index | 33/100 |
| Banking Access | moderate |

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 ·
Data source: [Soken Crypto Legal Map](https://soken.io/crypto-map/)

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