Poland Passes Bill to Align Crypto Market With European Union MiCA Rules

The measure gives Poland’s regulator authority to supervise the crypto sector, impose sanctions, and temporarily block accounts and transactions under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.

Summary

Poland has passed a bill to bring its cryptocurrency market under the European Union’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets, EU crypto rulebook) rules. The measure authorizes the national regulator to oversee crypto market participants, issue sanctions, and temporarily block accounts and transactions. The move reflects the wider European rollout of MiCA, which is designed to create a standardized regulatory framework for crypto-asset services across the European Union and strengthen oversight, consumer protections, and market integrity.

Terms & Concepts
  • MiCA: Markets in Crypto-Assets, the European Union’s regulatory framework for crypto-asset issuers and service providers.
  • Crypto-asset supervision: Regulatory oversight of firms and activities involving digital assets to enforce compliance and protect markets and users.
  • Sanctions: Penalties or enforcement measures regulators can impose on firms or individuals for violating applicable rules.