LEGALIZATION OF CRYPTOCURRENCY IN UKRAINE

Abstract

The rapid development of information technologies, the globalization of the world economy, and the formation of a digital economy in Ukraine lead to the transformation of socio-economic relations. The growth of digitalization of the economy, the large-scale introduction of information technologies into all spheres of human life contribute to the emergence of new industries, one of which is the crypto industry, with the appearance of which in 2008, the money market totally changed forever. More and more markets are collapsing, while more and more regulators from different countries are busy implementing legislation regarding the legalization, use and taxation of cryptocurrencies. The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of cryptocurrency legalization in Ukraine. The peculiarities of the law “ Pro virtualʹni aktyvy” and the stages of its implementation are considered. The draft law on amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding cryptocurrency taxation has been analyzed. The number of cryptocurrency users in Ukraine and other countries of the world, such as the USA, Venezuela, Kenya, North Africa, etc., was studied. The paper analyzes how countries such as Great Britain, the Netherlands, the USA, China, Japan and Canada regulate the cryptocurrency market and whether transactions with them are legalized at the legislative level. Conclusions were also made regarding the feasibility of legalizing cryptocurrency in Ukraine.So far, we have the Law, but for the final settlement of these issues, many different by-laws, instructions and documents still need to be developed. But already today it can be said that the State is dealing with the issue of cryptocurrency relations and is on the way to its settlement.