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Polish crypto-asset regulation and Zondacrypto dispute

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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. ~~While~~ 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, the government is developing a fourth version of a cryptoasset bill, expected in October, to address market security and potential sabotage risks.~~ Code.

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