Crypto Firms Face Strict Licensing Under Poland’s New Law

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Key Takeaways

Poland’s Sejm passed Bill 1424, which requires crypto firms to get KNF licenses before operating in the country;
Firms must show capital, risk, and compliance details, but failure to comply risks fines up to 10 million zlotys or two years in prison;
Supporters said the law aligns with EU MiCA rules, but critics warn it could harm Poland’s crypto industry and its 3 million users.

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Poland’s parliament has taken a step toward regulating digital asset services by approving a new crypto-focused bill.

The proposed law, known as Bill 1424, outlines a licensing system for companies offering crypto-related services and names a financial regulator to oversee the industry.

The legislation passed through the Sejm, Poland’s lower house, and currently awaits review by the Senate. It introduces licensing requirements for crypto exchanges, token issuers, and digital asset custodians.

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Both Polish and foreign companies are required to apply for official approval from the country’s financial authority, the Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF), before operating within Poland.

Applicants must provide a detailed description of their organization. This includes financial structure, compliance programs, internal risk controls, and anti-money laundering policies. If the bill becomes law, companies will be given a six-month period to meet these requirements and secure their licenses.

Failing to comply may result in serious consequences. The proposed penalties include fines of up to 10 million zlotys (roughly $2.8 million) and prison terms of up to two years for those operating without a license.

While the government said the law is meant to align Poland’s rules with EU standards under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), Janusz Kowalski warned that it could negatively affect the country’s crypto industry, which reportedly includes about three million users.

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