Ukraine Moves to Add Bitcoin to National Reserves with Draft Bill

Ukraine is advancing a draft bill to add Bitcoin to its national reserves, with confirmation from parliament member Yaroslav Zhelezniak at the CRYPTO 2025 event in Kyiv. Key points include:

  • Proposal aims to legally enable government crypto reserves.
  • Global interest in Bitcoin as a strategic asset is increasing.
  • The U.S. has established a national Bitcoin reserve using seized assets.
  • Legal changes are required for Ukraine's adoption, according to Binance’s Kyrylo Khomiakov.
  • Efforts are underway to clarify Ukraine's crypto regulations with support from the National Bank and IMF.
  • Critics, including Kuna exchange founder Michael Chobanian, view the initiative as unrealistic amid the country’s financial crisis.