EasternEurope
😱Ukraine🇺🇦: The country will create a registry of bank accounts and other “money hideouts” of citizens Paid Members Public
😱Ukraine🇺🇦: The country will create a registry of bank accounts and other “money hideouts” of citizens This measure is a mandatory step for Ukraine to join the SEPA payments area. The government approved the necessary package of initiatives back in April. ➡️ The registry will include: 👉details of bank accounts, safe
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Revolut suspends new user registrations over regulatory dispute Paid Members Public
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Revolut suspends new user registrations over regulatory dispute British-Lithuanian fintech Revolut has temporarily halted the registration of new customers in Ukraine, due to an ongoing dispute regarding its legal and regulatory status in the country. ➡️ Dispute with the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU): The regulator insists that Revolut requires
🎉Ukraine🇺🇦: Major banks complete integration of instant transfers through SEP 4.1 Paid Members Public
🎉Ukraine🇺🇦: Major banks complete integration of instant transfers through SEP 4.1 The National Bank of Ukraine expects the integration of instant transfers through the Electronic Payment System (SEP) 4.1 to be completed by mid-2025. ➡️ Processing capacity: In December 2024, there were 11,500 instant payments processed via SEP
🍄 Ukraine🇺🇦: the national police prepares a bill to criminalize "drops" Paid Members Public
🍄 Ukraine🇺🇦: the national police prepares a bill to criminalize "drops" Since the Rada expanded the powers of the National Bank of Ukraine to combat "drops", the number of reported fraud cases has dropped by 36,000, compared to the figures from 2023. However, there is still
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Tax authorities demand access to citizens' bank accounts Paid Members Public
🇺🇦 Ukraine: Tax authorities demand access to citizens' bank accounts Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Minister of Finance claims banking privacy is irrelevant. ➡️ "Banking secrecy protects thieves and criminals," the minister stated, emphasizing that as part of Ukraine’s European integration process, banking secrecy for tax authorities will be abolished.
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase Paid Members Public
🎉 Ukraine 🇺🇦: British-Lithuanian neobank Revolut launches app in test phase During the beta testing phase, Ukrainian users can manage 30 currencies, make fee-free international transfers, open free virtual cards for use in 150 countries, and register accounts with the Standard plan at no cost. ➡️ Revolut is providing services to Ukrainian residents
💪 Ukraine 🇺🇦: cryptocurrency legalization expected in Q1 2025 Paid Members Public
💪 Ukraine 🇺🇦: cryptocurrency legalization expected in Q1 2025 The cryptocurrency legislation is being developed through collaboration between the National Bank of Ukraine and the IMF. If deadlines are met, the legalization will coincide with the implementation of the European regulatory framework MiCA. ➡️ The regulator has explicitly stated that no tax exemptions