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ForkLog 7 15.02.2021

In Ukraine, mining-farm operators stole mined cryptocurrency

The Security Service of Ukraine in Lviv region uncovered a scheme to siphon off cryptocurrency by tampering with computers and the local power grids, according to the agency's press service.

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ForkLog 13 10.02.2021

Monobank co-founder backs Bitcoin, offers bullish price forecast

The co-founder of Ukraine's monobank, Oleg Gorohovsky, admitted that he holds a sizeable portfolio of bitcoins.

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ForkLog 8 09.02.2021

Ukraine to attract foreign blockchain specialists

Blockchain specialists are included in the category of highly qualified workers, with demand for them in Ukraine's economy to be met through immigration, according to Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Alexander Bornyakov.

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ForkLog 7 28.01.2021

Proposal to Zelensky: issue a national token

The public union 'Virtual Assets of Ukraine' proposed implementing asset tokenization at the state level. Members outlined their proposals in a letter addressed to the president, the prime minister, and the minister of digital transformation of Ukraine.

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ForkLog 12 27.01.2021

Bitcoin-mining centre at a Ukrainian NPP to cost 9 million hryvnias

"Kyiv Energy Construction Company" won the tender to build a data centre at the Rivne Nuclear Power Plant for 8.92 million hryvnias. The ProZorro public procurement site reports.

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ForkLog 7 20.01.2021

Media: Ukrainian MPs hold more than $200 million in cryptocurrency

Ukrainian MPs hold cryptocurrency worth about 5.7 billion hryvnias (over $200 million at the time of writing), according to BusinessCensor.

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ForkLog 13 05.01.2021

Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and Stellar sign memorandum of understanding on cooperation in virtual assets

On December 28, Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation. They will jointly develop a strategy regarding virtual assets in Ukraine.

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ForkLog 9 04.01.2021

Regulation at Scale: What Changed for Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies in 2020

In 2020, many countries advanced regulation of the cryptocurrency industry. The COVID-19 pandemic provided a powerful catalyst, as Bitcoin gained traction among institutional investors seeking regulatory clarity.

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ForkLog 10 24.12.2020

In Ukraine, extortionists tortured Kyiv-based cryptocurrency businessman to extract $800,000

Ukrainian law enforcement authorities suspect a group of individuals of extortion, conspiracy and kidnapping, who tortured a Kyiv resident whose business is linked to cryptocurrency. This was reported on the National Police website.

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ForkLog 5 22.12.2020

In Ukraine, prosecutors uncover a group of criminals who allegedly siphoned up to €10 million a month from Europeans

Ukrainian law enforcement authorities, in cooperation with Europol and the prosecutor's office of the German city of Bamberg, identified an international fraud scheme conducted under the guise of attracting investments, including alleged proceeds from the sale of cryptocurrencies. This was reported on the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine's website.

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ForkLog 7 15.12.2020

In Ukraine, a network of call centres laundered more than 42 million hryvnias in cryptocurrency

Kharkiv police uncovered a group of criminals posing as bank employees who stole money from citizens' accounts, according to the department's press service.

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ForkLog 13 14.12.2020

Media: Oligarch Kolomoisky organised Bitcoin mining at a US plant

In the facilities of the CC Metals & Alloys (CCMA) steel plant in Kentucky, owned by Ukrainian oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskyi and his business partners, a data center appeared where a third party mines cryptocurrencies. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports.

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