KunaBTC

KunaBTC (Kuna)

KunaBTC refers to Kuna, the Ukrainian cryptocurrency exchange founded by entrepreneur Michael (Mykhailo) Chobanian. It operated primarily under the Kuna brand and used the domain kuna.io for its primary platform, with a Ukrainian-facing service historically linked to the kuna.com.ua ecosystem. Kuna played a prominent role in Ukraine’s early crypto adoption, including initiatives such as crypto-donation fundraising during the 2022 conflict and the development of crypto-related financial services in the region. In late January 2025, Ukrainian authorities ordered the blocking of Kuna’s service for domestic users, and by April 30, 2025 Kuna reportedly wrapped up operations and ceased to exist as a going concern. (en.wikipedia.org)

Notes:

• The company was headquartered in Kyiv and, over its lifespan, evolved from a basic exchange to broader fintech and GovTech projects before its closure. (en.wikipedia.org)
• Public reporting indicates Kuna ceased operations following the government-mandated block of its Ukrainian users, though its European-hosted infrastructure remained accessible from outside Ukraine. (itc.ua)