Jurisdiction reference
Ukraine
Regulator: NSSMC. License/registration context: Licensing. 15 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Ukraine. Official registry source: NSSMC. Data last updated: 2026-09-30.
Ukraine passed a law "On Virtual Assets" (2021, updated 2022) that recognizes crypto-assets as a legal category, with the National Bank of Ukraine and the National Securities Commission sharing oversight. Stablecoins are expected to be regulated under this framework once fully enacted, but no detailed regime for issuance/reserves exists yet.
Regulatory Status
- Jurisdiction code
- UA
- Regime
- Licensing
- Regulator
- NSSMC
- Governing law
- Law on Virtual Assets 2022
- Travel Rule
- Legislated
- Tracked entities
- 15
- Recognized stablecoin backing
- fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed, algorithmic
- Yield-bearing stablecoins
- Restricted
- Currency
- UAH
Regulatory approach
The NBU oversees monetary policy, payment systems, and financial stability.
Relationship Graph
Jurisdiction FAQ
Who regulates Ukraine?
The current Plexo Institute record lists NSSMC as the regulator for Ukraine.
How many VASPs are tracked in Ukraine?
15 VASP/entity records are tracked by Plexo Institute in Ukraine.
What is the Travel Rule status in Ukraine?
The current Plexo Institute record lists the Travel Rule status for Ukraine as Legislated.
Source Evidence
This profile is compiled from official legislation and regulator records. Source confidence: official source evidence.