Poland's Lower House Passes Bill to Freeze Crypto Assets
New legislation expands national sanctions to include digital currencies as government targets.
The lower house of the Polish parliament approved a bill expanding the scope of national sanctions. The text allows authorities to freeze digital assets belonging to listed individuals and companies.
The proposal received 240 votes in favor and 202 against last Friday. The document moved to the Senate for review this Monday.
The bill classifies digital assets according to the definitions set by the European MiCA regulation. The Polish Interior Minister will have the authority to manage the sanctions list and order immediate blocks.
Affected companies and individuals may appeal to administrative courts. However, the freezing process can occur before any final judicial decision.
The new rule also broadens the grounds for applying sanctions. Foreign interference and information manipulation that threaten national security are now legal justifications.
The Polish Senate has a 30-day deadline to vote on the text. If no action is taken, the project automatically proceeds for presidential approval.
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