Polish President Rejects Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill Amid Criticism

According to PANews, Polish President Karol Nawrocki has declined to sign a bill aimed at imposing stringent regulations on the cryptocurrency market, a decision that has garnered praise from the crypto community but sharp criticism from government officials. In a statement released by the presidential office on Monday, Nawrocki vetoed Poland's Crypto Asset Market Bill, citing concerns that its provisions pose a tangible threat to the freedom, property, and national stability of Polish citizens. One of the primary reasons for the veto was the bill's allowance for authorities to easily block cryptocurrency market operation websites, with the presidential office noting that the legal framework for domain blocking is opaque and could lead to abuse. Additionally, the bill has been criticized for its length and complexity, which detracts from transparency and leads to "over-regulation," contrasting sharply with the simpler regulatory frameworks of countries like the Czech Republic. Nawrocki also emphasized that high regulatory costs could stifle startups, benefiting foreign companies and banks instead. The bill was introduced in June and faced criticism from industry insiders, including Polish politician Tomasz Mentzen, who anticipated the president's refusal to sign it after parliamentary approval. Cryptocurrency advocates view the veto as a victory for the market, while several government officials have condemned the decision, accusing the president of choosing chaos and holding him accountable for the consequences.