Polish Parliament Upholds Veto of EU-Aligned Crypto Bill
Poland’s lower house failed to secure the three-fifths majority needed to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of the Crypto-Asset Market Act, delaying EU-aligned rules for digital assets and intensifying debate over security and innovation. [source]
The bill, supported by Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government and intended to align national rules with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, was introduced in June but did not survive the veto, Bloomberg reported Friday.
Nawrocki rejected the measure last week, stating it would “threaten the freedoms of Poles, their property, and the stability of the state.”
With the veto sustained, the proposal will not advance, requiring the government to restart its work on crypto legislation.
The initiative has divided lawmakers and the crypto sector. Supporters framed the bill as a national security measure, saying comprehensive rules are needed to combat fraud and prevent potential misuse of digital assets by foreign actors, including Russia, according to Bloomberg.
Several industry groups opposed the draft, warning that stringent licensing requirements, high compliance costs, and criminal-liability provisions for service-provider executives could push startups abroad, suppress innovation, and reduce competitiveness.
Crypto adoption in Poland rises as regulatory process stalls
Cryptocurrency usage in Poland continues to expand despite the absence of comprehensive regulation. Chainalysis recently identified Poland as one of Europe’s “large crypto economies,” noting a significant increase in onchain activity over the past year.
According to the company’s 2025 Europe Crypto Adoption report, overall transaction volume in Poland grew by more than 50% year over year.
Polish investors have also increased exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), reflected in a rise in Bitcoin ATM installations in recent years. In January, Poland became the world’s fifth-largest Bitcoin ATM hub, surpassing El Salvador, which has made Bitcoin a central component of its monetary and financial system.
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