Another Crypto Storm in Poland: Tusk Pushes Fresh Rules

In the long corridor of politics, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk ponders yet another bill on crypto assets, as fresh allegations against Zondacrypto cast a pall over Warsaw and remind us that regulation, like a disciplined horse, must be kept in line.

“The only change I will propose is even stricter penalties.” That remark signals a sterner course, though the full draft will reveal how far the new rules will extend their reach.

MiCA delay keeps Poland exposed

The political struggle has left Poland behind other European Union states in MiCA implementation. Earlier coverage noted that Poland remained the only EU member without full domestic implementation after Nawrocki vetoed the previous crypto law.

Nawrocki has argued that past bills gave regulators too much power and risked harming smaller firms. His office has said the president is not against crypto regulation but desires a different model, perhaps one more comfortable with the slow, inexorable march of prudence.

Zondacrypto had already opposed Poland’s earlier bill. In September, Kral said the proposal imposed “excessive restrictions” and could push companies to friendlier markets, as if the wind is always blowing toward milder shores.

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2026-05-11 13:28