Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki Blocks Crypto Law

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Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki Blocks Crypto Law, Citing Freedom Threats

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: December 02, 2025

Key Takeaways

President Nawrocki vetoed Poland’s Crypto-Asset Market Act, citing risks to freedom, property rights, and economic stability;
The veto opposed wide powers for the KNF, including website blocking and high fees that could harm startups and favor big firms;
Officials warned of investor risks, but critics said EU MiCA rules in 2026 will bring protections without harsh national measures.

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Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki Blocks Crypto Law, Citing Freedom Threats

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On December 1, Poland's President Karol Nawrocki declined to approve the Crypto‑Asset Market Act and instead exercised a veto.

According to a statement from the president's office, the decision was made due to concerns that the legislation would limit freedom, threaten citizens' property rights, and harm the country's stability.

Key measures included granting the Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) the power to oversee crypto firms, enforce penalties, and impose criminal liability for violations.

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One major issue highlighted by Nawrocki's office was the authority to block websites run by crypto companies with minimal oversight.

The veto noted that high supervisory fees included in the bill could stifle startup growth and favor larger foreign corporations and banks.

Finance Minister Andrzej Domański warned that the bill was needed to improve investor protection. He also accused the president of creating chaos, as the decision would have big consequences for investors.

Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski offered this as justification. He stated that the president would be blamed if a market collapse harmed Polish investors.

Crypto advocates, including Krzysztof Piech, pointed out that the upcoming EU‑wide MiCA standards, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, will offer protections without the need for such restrictive national rules.

Meanwhile, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce reaffirmed that holding cryptocurrency privately is a basic individual right and aligns with foundational US freedom principles. How? Read the full story.