Poland

Crypto Exchange Bitpanda to Double Workforce With €10M Tech Hub Launch

The new hub in Krakov, Poland, will help the company expand and launch new services, execs said.

Business  ·  17 December 2020

Polish Police Arrest Head of Payment Processor Tied to Bitfinex Crypto Exchange

Ivan Manuel Molina Lee, president of Crypto Capital, was arrested over allegations of money laundering.

Markets  ·  25 October 2019
Europe

Central Europeans Are Beginning to Wake Up to Cryptocurrency Payments

Poland's first cryptocurrency exchange queries users about why they use their loot.

Markets  ·  13 June 2019
Cryptocurrency

Polish Cryptocurrency Exchange Shuts Down Overnight, Taking Funds With It

"On the blockchain nothing disappears." Users left hunting for clues when Polish exchange abruptly shuts down.

Markets  ·  8 June 2019
Europe

Polish Bitcoin Association Challenges Banks Over Crypto Account Refusals

An industry group in Poland is attempting to challenge banks that have allegedly denied services for firms working with cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Regulation

Polish Regulators Warn Banks and Consumers on Cryptocurrency Risks

Poland's central bank has said that investors and banks should avoid dealing with digital currencies like bitcoin and ether.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2017
Europe

Polish Startups Back Blockchain Best Practices Proposal

A government agency in Poland has put in a place best practices documentation in a bid to help the blockchain industry better self-regulate.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2017
Exchanges

Polish Law Enforcement Investigating Bitcoin Exchange Shutdown

Prosecutors in Łódź, Poland, have launched an investigation into the shutdown of Bitcurex, one the country's oldest and largest bitcoin exchanges.

Markets  ·  15 March 2017
Regulation

Poland’s Financial Ombudsman Calls for Bitcoin Exchange Regulation

Poland’s Financial Ombudsman has called on the country’s Ministry of Finance to regulate the cryptocurrency exchanges.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2017
Europe

Polish Regulator Recognizes Bitcoin Businesses

Poland's Central Statistical Office has recognized the trading and mining of virtual currencies as official economic activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 February 2017
News

Polish Parliament Holds Public Consultation on Cryptocurrency

The Polish Parliament has held the country's first public consultation meeting devoted solely to digital currency and blockchain technology issues.

Markets  ·  13 October 2016
Europe

Poland to Explore Blockchain Tech in Government Digitization Effort

Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs is taking steps that may find it promoting digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2016
Europe

Polish Ministry Considers Blockchain Impact on Government Services

Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs has issued a statement on how bitcoin and the blockchain could help digitize government services.

Markets  ·  18 April 2016
Regulation

Polish Finance Ministry: EU Should Create Bitcoin Regulation

Poland’s Ministry of Finance has said regulating bitcoin should form "part of initiatives at the EU level".

Policy & regulation  ·  12 October 2015
Europe

European Bitcoiners React to VAT Exemption Proposal

Bitcoin enthusiasts in the European Union have shared their thoughts on the European Court of Justice's (ECJ) proposal for bitcoin VAT exemption.

Markets  ·  17 July 2015