Poland's government is preparing a new draft law on cryptoassets, Digitalisation Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski confirmed during a press conference at the Sejm, as officials continue to assess whether a presidential veto on the existing bill can be rejected.
Asked directly whether the government was working on another crypto-related bill, Gawkowski gave a short but unambiguous answer. "na pewno [...]" he said, confirming that fresh legislative work is underway without elaborating further on its scope or timing.
The confirmation comes as the current bill governing cryptoassets remains stuck in a standoff between the government and the president, who has vetoed the legislation. Analysts within the Polish government are still examining whether that veto can be overturned in parliament, a process that would require securing sufficient support in the Sejm.
A Bill in Limbo
The veto has left Poland's crypto sector without the regulatory clarity the original bill was meant to deliver. With the fate of that legislation still uncertain, the government's decision to begin work on an alternative draft signals that officials are not waiting for the veto dispute to be resolved before moving forward.
Gawkowski's remarks were brief and did not touch on what a new draft might contain or how it would differ from the bill currently blocked by the president. Nor did he indicate when such a proposal might be presented to parliament.
The episode underscores the political friction surrounding crypto policy in Poland, where the executive and the presidency have found themselves at odds over how the sector should be regulated. Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government has pushed to advance the legislative agenda, but the presidential veto has forced a rethink of strategy.
What Comes Next
For now, the practical effect of Gawkowski's confirmation is limited to signalling intent. No details have been released on the substance of the new draft, and the government's internal analysis of the veto override option is still in progress. Industry observers, including outlets such as BitHub.pl, are tracking the situation closely, given the implications for how Poland eventually brings its cryptoasset framework into line with wider EU expectations.
Until the veto question is settled, Poland's crypto industry is left navigating a regulatory gap, with two possible paths forward: a revived version of the vetoed bill, or an entirely fresh piece of legislation whose contours have yet to be disclosed.