Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is taking steps to challenge President Karol Nawrocki’s repeated vetoes of a bill aimed at regulating the nation’s crypto-assets market. Tusk plans to request that Sejm Speaker Włodzimierz Czarzasty bring the legislation back to parliament for another vote, highlighting the ongoing tension between the government and the presidency over this contentious issue.
Nawrocki has vetoed the legislation on three separate occasions—December 2025, February 2026, and most recently in June—arguing that the proposed regulations have not sufficiently addressed the concerns raised by his office. The president has criticized the government’s focus on cryptocurrency, suggesting that there are more pressing issues that need legislative attention. He has expressed willingness to approve the bill if its current shortcomings are resolved.
The conflict has escalated, with Tusk accusing Nawrocki of prioritizing the wrong issues. Tusk has linked the cryptocurrency debate to broader allegations involving individuals and media circles connected to the former ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party. He has suggested that an organized network may be at play, involving financial transactions between the cryptocurrency industry, PiS-affiliated media outlets, and high-ranking politicians.
In particular, Tusk has pointed to the cryptocurrency exchange Zondacrypto, describing the situation as increasingly troubling. While he insists that the government will not interfere with ongoing police or prosecutorial investigations, he remains firm that parliament should reconsider the president’s veto. This stance underscores the broader political and regulatory battles taking place within Poland.
The confrontation over the proposed crypto-assets regulations continues to unfold, with both Tusk and Nawrocki holding their ground. As Tusk pushes for another parliamentary vote, the president maintains that any legislative approval must come only after addressing the existing flaws in the bill. The outcome of this renewed effort could significantly impact Poland’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation and the political landscape surrounding it.