Poland's Lower House Passes Bill Allowing Crypto Freezes Before Court Review

Poland’s lower house, the Sejm, passed a sanctions bill Nov. 6 that would let the interior minister freeze crypto-assets and bank funds tied to people or groups on a national list, with court review available only after the restrictions take effect.

Lawmakers approved the bill 240-202, with one abstention; 17 members did not vote. The text includes crypto-assets, bank deposits and account balances among financial assets that can be frozen, as well as economic resources. The measure applies to designated people and entities, not all crypto holders.

A minister’s decision to add a person or entity to the list would take effect immediately. Those affected could challenge the decision in an administrative court, but it would remain in force until a final judgment.

The Senate received the bill Nov. 9 and has not voted. It is not yet law. If enacted, the measure would establish a domestic sanctions mechanism alongside European Union measures and implement an EU directive adopted in 2024. It is separate from Poland’s crypto-market licensing legislation.