PANews, May 15: According to Reuters, the Polish parliament passed a cryptocurrency regulatory bill on May 15 to implement the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with Poland required to enact related rules by July. This legislation follows allegations of large-scale fraud involving the Polish crypto exchange Zondacrypto. Polish prosecutors have launched a multi-million-dollar fraud investigation into the company, with estimated user losses exceeding 350 million PLN (approximately $95.93 million), leaving thousands of users unable to withdraw their funds. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk previously suggested that Zondacrypto may be linked to "Russian funds" and foreign political influence.
Poland Passes Crypto Regulation Bill Amid Zondacrypto Fraud Probe
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Poland passed a crypto market regulation bill on May 15, 2026, aligning with the EU’s MiCA framework. The bill follows an investigation into Zondacrypto, where users lost over 350 million zlotys. Prime Minister Donald Tusk suggested foreign political influence may have been behind the exchange. Crypto analysis indicates the move aims to restore trust and stabilize the market following the scandal.
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