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Polish crypto-asset regulation and Zondacrypto dispute
Overview
The legislative deadlock regarding Poland’s crypto-asset market has intensified, now involving the Zondacrypto scandal. Zbigniew Bogucki, Chief of the Presidential Chancellery, has submitted a second presidential draft bill to the Marshal of the Sejm. This new proposal, which Bogucki claims adheres to constitutional principles and prioritizes investor protection, introduces mandatory warning messages and requires judicial oversight for freezing accounts. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has criticized the presidency, characterizing the move as a sign of “panic.” Tusk alleged that previous amendments were influenced by Zondacrypto through the Polish Bank Association to weaken the state’s ability to block risky websites, stating a “machine of accountability” has been launched. The scandal has escalated following allegations that former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro received 450,000 PLN for his foundation from Przemysław Kral, the head of the defunct Zondacrypto exchange. Internal PiS tensions reached a breaking point as MP Michał Moskal suspended his membership in the PiS parliamentary club following discussions with party leader Jarosław Kaczyński. Moskal faced scrutiny over an August 2025 meeting in Ibiza with Przemysław Kral and allegations regarding his failure to disclose a 720,000 PLN apartment. While Moskal denies receiving funds or preparing legislative amendments—claiming instead that MP Janusz Kowalski prepared the text—Kowalski expressed shock, stating the amendments he drafted were passed to Kral’s associates. Government spokesperson Adam Szłapka described the situation as a “crypto-arrangement.” Amidst these political tensions, Poland continues to work toward new regulations to meet European Union requirements for Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorization, due by July 1, 2026. Although the country has faced legislative setbacks, including a presidential veto and a failed attempt by the Sejm to override it, entities currently remain subject to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and the Penal Code.
Entities
Zondacrypto · Sejm · Donald Tusk · Law and Justice · Karol Nawrocki
Claims
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"More than 51 percent of surveyed Poles believe the Zondacrypto scandal will influence the 2027 Sejm elections."
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"According to an IBRiS poll, 46.6 percent of respondents support the creation of a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Zondacrypto scandal."
The claims attribute different poll results (51 percent vs 46.6 percent) to different pollsters (IBRiS vs SW Research) regarding the Zondacrypto scandal, but they do not inherently contradict each 다른,
- [DISPUTED] More than 51 percent of surveyed Poles believe the Zondacrypto scandal will influence the 2027 Sejm elections.
- [DISPUTED] According to an IBRiS poll, 46.6 percent of respondents support the creation of a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the Zondacrypto scandal.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The second presidential draft of the crypto-assets market law has been submitted to the Marshal of the Sejm.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the process of holding those responsible for the Zondacrypto scandal accountable has begun.
- [● 3 SOURCES] A government amendment aimed to allow the state to block websites posing risks to citizens, but a version proposed by Bogucki sought to limit these powers.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A poll found that 53 percent of respondents believe the Law and Justice (PiS) party is most implicated in the Zondacrypto scandal.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The prosecutor's office possesses recordings related to the Zondacrypto investigation.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Investigative journalist Szymon Jadczak claimed that recordings from the Zondacrypto case involve Minister Tomasz Siemoniak rather than opposition politicians.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 6 sourcesPoland develops new cryptoasset regulations following legislative delays
Poland is developing a new cryptoasset regulatory framework, expected in October, to address legislative gaps and implement EU MiCA standards following previous presidential vetoes.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesMichał Moskal suspends PiS membership amid Zondacrypto scandal
MP Michał Moskal has suspended his membership in the PiS parliamentary club amid allegations that he consulted on cryptoasset legislation with Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMichał Moskal faces investigation over asset disclosures and Zondacrypto ties
Polish PiS politician Michał Moskal is under investigation by the Central Anticorruption Bureau following discrepancies in his asset declarations and scrutiny over a meeting with the former head of Zondacrypto.
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[POLITICS] 9 sourcesZondacrypto affair sparks political crisis in Poland
The Zondacrypto affair is causing political turmoil in Poland, with over 56% of citizens calling for Zbigniew Ziobro's removal from PiS following allegations of suspicious financial transfers.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesZbigniew Bogucki and Donald Tusk clash over crypto legislation
Polish PM Donald Tusk and Presidential Chancellery head Zbigniew Bogucki are clashing over cryptocurrency legislation and allegations that specific amendments were intended to weaken regulatory oversight.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesPoland: Second presidential crypto-asset bill submitted to Sejm
Zbigniew Bogucki announced a second presidential bill on crypto-asset regulation in Poland, sparking a sharp political dispute with Sejm Marshal Włodzimierz Czarzasty.
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[POLITICS] 17 sourcesZondacrypto scandal drives Polish crypto-regulation and political disputes
The Zondacrypto scandal is fueling political conflict in Poland, with a new presidential crypto-regulation draft submitted to the Sejm and polls showing high public interest in a parliamentary inquiry.
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[BUSINESS] 10 sourcesPoland parliament fails to override third crypto bill veto
Poland’s parliament failed for a third time to override President Karol Nawrocki’s veto of a crypto-asset bill, leaving the country without a domestic regulator to implement EU MiCA standards.
Sources
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