Digital Transformation Ministry considers it necessary to create independent Internet security regulator 2 min read
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine considers it necessary to create an independent regulator of Internet security, a body that will form the appropriate policy and implement it in the state. The new regulator should protect the rights of users on the Internet, have the powers and abilities to implement its decisions regarding the blocking and removal of content, Director General of the Directorate for Strategic Planning and European Integration Gulsanna Mamediieva said during the international conference Online Safety: Contemporary Challenges 2020 on Tuesday.
According to her, the activities of this body should be based on risk assessment and proportionality of this risk. In addition, a legal obligation to support innovation should be an important point, because innovation is a big part of the solution to these problems.
Internet from Ukrtelecom available in more than 3,300 settlements in Ukraine - company 1 min read
As of the beginning of 2021, the residents of 3,322 settlements of Ukraine use the Internet from Ukrtelecom, according to the company s report compiled for the National Commission for Communications Regulation (NCCR). Ukrtelecom timely provided the NCCR and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine with a complete list of settlements in terms of technologies (xDSL, Wi-Fi, FTTx, xPON), where residents of the country use its access to the Internet. As of the beginning of 2021, the Internet from Ukrtelecom is used in 3,322 settlements of the country, the operator and provider said in a statement.
Here’s why Stellar (XLM) price trades 200% higher this week
January 7, 2021
Ukraine and Stellar Foundation agree a deal to work together to create a Ukrainian digital currency
XLM price exploded more than 80% yesterday on news from Ukraine to hit two and a half year highs
At one point, XLM traded around 220% higher on the week before a modest pullback took place
Stellar (XLM) price exploded over 80% yesterday to bring total weekly gains to about 200% after being selected by Ukraine to work on the central bank digital currency.
Fundamental analysis: Major cooperation agreed
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Stellar Development Foundation signed a deal to work together on developing the virtual assets ecosystem and create a Ukrainian digital currency.
Ukraine Chooses Stellar Foundation to Develop Its CBDC, Regulatory Infrastructure for Stablecoins
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has picked the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) to develop its central bank digital currency project (CBDC).
Ukraine Picks Stellar Foundation to Develop Its Central Bank Digital Currency and National Virtual Asset Strategy
According to the official announcement, both parties signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” to deploy Ukraine’s crypto strategy. The National Bank of Ukraine has been exploring CBDC’s for some time, there are reports on the matter since 2016.
The agreement will also strengthen the country’s ongoing efforts to develop a legal framework for the crypto industry in the nation and build an infrastructure for such purposes.