Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine | Bitcoin, Web3 & How Ukraine Became a Global Crypto Innovation Hub | Bitcoin.com Interviews

Alex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, joins Dustin Plantholt on Bitcoin.com Interviews to share how Bitcoin, Web3, and blockchain innovation are helping Ukraine transform into a global crypto powerhouse — even amid the challenges of war.

Under Alex’s leadership, Ukraine has emerged as one of the most forward-thinking countries in adopting cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized technologies for humanitarian aid, digital identity, and government transparency. The Ministry’s efforts have made Ukraine a Web3 innovation hub, showcasing how Bitcoin’s decentralized principles can be used not just for finance, but also for resilience, rebuilding, and national coordination in times of crisis.

From state-backed crypto initiatives to NFT fundraising campaigns, Alex explains how Ukraine’s proactive embrace of blockchain has inspired governments worldwide to see Bitcoin and Web3 as tools for empowerment and modernization.

💡 In this episode:
• How Ukraine is integrating Bitcoin and Web3 into national systems
• The role of crypto donations and NFTs in wartime support and relief
• Alex Bornyakov’s insights on government innovation and digital sovereignty
• How blockchain ensures transparency, accountability, and efficiency
• Why Ukraine is setting the global standard for crypto adoption in governance

🎧 A powerful and inspiring conversation on Bitcoin’s humanitarian potential, Web3-driven government innovation, and how Ukraine is redefining what it means to be a crypto-powered nation.

🎙️ Host: Dustin Plantholt – Bitcoin.com Interviews
🔗 Bitcoin.com

💼 Featured Partner: Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine – Pioneering the integration of Bitcoin, crypto, and Web3 into national systems to promote digital resilience, transparency, and innovation.