Ukraine has moved to block access to crypto prediction market Polymarket as part of a broader online gambling crackdown; the platform is already unavailable in 33 countries.
Escalating Russia–Ukraine tensions and Russia's vow to retaliate are increasing downside risk for crypto, raising the prospect of renewed volatility and sell-offs. Traders and wallets are likely to brace for liquidity shifts and wider price swings.
Binance said on Dec. 30, 2025 that it has suspended Visa and Mastercard withdrawals for Ukrainian customers who used Bifinity services, attributing the move to regulatory changes. The pause affects fiat card exits and could force users to seek alternative withdrawal options.
US officials are considering support for Bitcoin mining at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine as reconstruction advances. Proponents see a revenue stream from baseload power, while critics raise security and regulatory concerns.
The US Department of Justice charged a Ukrainian national accused of links to two groups that used Telegram to claim responsibility for attacks on critical U.S. infrastructure, allegedly financed with cryptocurrency. The action highlights persistent threats from state-linked actors exploiting messaging apps and crypto to fund and publicize attacks.
Crypto markets rallied after a U.S. official confirmed Ukraine accepted terms of a U.S.-brokered peace agreement following secret Abu Dhabi talks between Dan Driscoll and a Russian delegation.