President Karol Nawrocki of Poland signed four legislative amendments on 1 December 2025, while vetoing a bill that aimed to create a regulatory framework for the crypto-asset market. He published a detailed explanation on the official government website, where he outlined the reasons for approving the amendments and rejecting the crypto bill.
The laws that were signed include updates to road traffic rules, changes to health care information systems and civil protection regulations, new provisions for plant protection, and amendments to legislation on biocidal products. These updates focus on administrative efficiency and technical alignment with European standards.
The vetoed law, titled Act on the Crypto-Asset Market, was judged by the President to pose a real threat to the rights and freedoms of Polish citizens, their property and the stability of the state. According to the statement, the bill would allow authorities to block websites of crypto firms through an administrative decision issued by a single official. The President argued that such a mechanism could be too easily abused and lacked sufficient oversight.
He also noted that the bill was more than 100 pages long and significantly more complex than similar laws in countries such as the Czech Republic, Slovakia or Hungary. The scale of the regulation, combined with high supervisory fees, could in his view harm small companies and entrepreneurs. Critics of the bill say that this would strengthen only large corporations and foreign banks rather than support Polish innovation.
Context for Poland’s Crypto Regulation
The veto comes at a time when the European Union is implementing its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, which aims to harmonize rules for digital finance across the bloc. Poland has been preparing its own national legislation in parallel, but the President’s decision introduces uncertainty for companies waiting for clear guidelines.
Industry groups warn that without a transparent and proportionate regulatory environment, Poland risks losing fintech and blockchain firms to more competitive jurisdictions. Supporters of the veto argue that the rejected bill needs major redesign to balance consumer protection with economic opportunity.
The government may introduce a revised proposal in the coming months. Lawmakers will need to address the President’s concerns while ensuring alignment with the EU’s legal framework. The debate highlights broader questions about digital innovation, state control and the future of financial technology in Poland.