Ukrainian lawmakers have taken a bold step toward integrating cryptocurrency into the country’s official financial reserves. On June 10, 2025, a group of lawmakers, led by MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak, submitted a draft bill proposing amendments to the Law on the National Bank of Ukraine. If passed, the law would allow virtual assets like Bitcoin (BTC) to be included in Ukraine’s gold and foreign currency reserves.
Zhelezniak previously hinted at the proposal in May, stating that building a national crypto reserve would be part of modernizing Ukraine’s digital economy. In a Telegram statement, he said the move could “help integrate Ukraine into global financial innovation” and support macroeconomic stability. The National Bank would still retain full discretion on how and when to accumulate these virtual assets.
The bill has already attracted interest from major industry players. Binance’s regional director for Central and Eastern Europe, Kirill Khomyakov, stated that the measure could lead to clearer regulatory frameworks for Ukraine’s crypto sector. He noted, “This initiative will likely lead to greater clarity in the regulation of crypto assets in Ukraine.”
If approved by the Verkhovna Rada, the measure would make Ukraine the first European country to create an official state-run Bitcoin reserve. Zhelezniak referenced similar efforts in countries such as the United States, Switzerland, El Salvador, and Kyrgyzstan, all of which are exploring crypto integration into national reserves.
The momentum aligns with a global trend where nations including Taiwan, Brazil, Russia, and the Czech Republic are also considering crypto as part of their economic strategy. As Ukraine continues to rebuild and modernize its economy amid geopolitical challenges, the adoption of digital assets could prove pivotal. For ongoing coverage of global crypto policy trends, visit TheCoinInfo.
