Poland’s Presidential Veto Leaves EU as Only Holdout on Crypto Rules

**TL;DR:** Poland’s president blocked the EU’s MiCA crypto regulation, and parliament fell short of the votes needed to override his veto. The country remains the only EU member without the framework.

The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rulebook, adopted by the EU in 2024, sets uniform standards for crypto‑asset service providers, investor protection, and market integrity. Most member states have transposed it into national law, but Poland has not. President Karol Nawrocki refuses to sign the MiCA bill, saying he will not endorse a bad law no matter how many times it is voted on.

To overturn the veto, 263 votes were required in the Sejm. Only 243 deputies voted against the veto, leaving the attempt short. This marks the second failed override since December. The president’s stance aligns with his view that the regulation is overly burdensome for domestic firms.

The deadlock keeps Poland’s crypto sector outside the EU’s harmonized regime, creating uncertainty for exchanges such as Zondacrypto and for investors seeking cross‑border clarity. While the government pushes for EU‑aligned rules to safeguard users, the president’s veto sustains a political clash over national sovereignty versus regional integration.

Watch whether the ruling coalition will seek a compromise amendment, call a new vote, or pursue legal challenges to break the impasse.