Polish lawmakers unite on crypto law despite party differences

Karol Nawrocki submitted a draft law on cryptocurrency markets to the Sejm, following a presidential initiative. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced a third government version, while the coalition partner Poland 2050 presented its own bill, which its leader Katarzyna Pełczyńska‑Nałęcz says has a better chance of presidential approval. On Polsat News, state secretary Jacek Karnowski (KO) and PiS MP Karol Karski shook hands, each declaring, “I also do not own any cryptocurrencies.” The discussion highlighted disagreement within the ruling coalition over how to regulate the sector, with PiS chairman Jarosław Kaczyński favoring an outright ban. President Zbigniew Bogucki noted that the presidential draft largely reflects the government’s ideas and aims to protect consumers, investors, and state security, but criticised the lack of cooperation from the coalition.

The controversy revolves around applying EU’s MiCA regulation, strengthening the Financial Supervision Authority’s oversight, and introducing stricter penalties for fraud. Despite the political friction, the unusual handshake signalled a moment of consensus on the need for a clear legal framework for crypto‑activities in Poland.