A law on cryptocurrencies has been sent to the Rada. Ethereum will last until 2040 at most. Experts have uncovered a scheme for stealing crypto via Zoom. Trump will have dinner with memecoin holders

The Verkhovna Rada has been recommended to consider a law on the taxation of crypto assets

Ukrainian parliamentarians have been asked to consider tax rules for crypto transactions in the first reading. The bill provides for three groups of virtual assets:

1. Electronic money tokens (linked to a single official currency). 
2. Tokens linked to real assets (e.g., precious metals, the dollar, the euro). 
3. Other types of digital assets.

 

According to the draft law, cryptocurrencies are not recognized as official money and cannot be used for settlements in Ukraine.

 

When publicly offering crypto assets, the creation of a “white paper” will be mandatory — a document describing the digital project, information about its developers, and potential risks.

 

Profits from transactions with crypto assets will be taxed separately from other types of income. The difference between the sale and purchase price of the asset will be considered. For the sale of tokens purchased before the law comes into force, a preferential personal income tax rate of 5% is provided, for the rest — 18%.

 

The following are exempt from tax: 

 

1. Transactions for the exchange of cryptocurrency to cryptocurrency. 
2. Income from the sale of digital assets within the limits of one minimum wage. 
3. Earnings from the issuance of tokens and the free transfer of assets by their creators.

 

Most transactions with crypto assets will not be subject to VAT, except for transactions with NFTs and assets related to the transfer of property or services.

 

Companies working with cryptocurrencies in Ukraine (storage, trading, transfer) will have to obtain a license, comply with customer protection requirements, and report annually to the tax authorities. Violations will be subject to fines, which will be reduced in the first few years. 

 

The new rules are scheduled to come into force on January 1, 2026. 

Experts reveal new cryptocurrency theft scheme via Zoom  

 

Specialists at Trail of Bits have reported a new cyberattack scheme using Zoom. The victim was a company director who was invited by the attackers to a fake interview supposedly on behalf of Bloomberg Crypto. 

 

The scammers contacted the victim via social media and suggested an online meeting via Zoom. During the video call, the attackers launched a screen-sharing session and sent a request to remotely control the victim's computer. To increase trust, the scammer changed their name to “Zoom,” making the message look like an official notification from the platform.

 

If the victim approved the request, the hackers gained full access to their device, allowing them to conduct cryptocurrency transactions, steal personal data, and install viruses.

 

Experts remind users to always check who is sending requests for remote access and be careful even with familiar online services.