The Polish Bitcoin community has launched a unique initiative to educate lawmakers by gifting 560 copies of Saifedean Ammous's "The Bitcoin Standard" to every member of the Polish Parliament (both the Sejm and the Senate).
Initiative Details and Context
- Goal: The primary goal is to ensure that legislators who are currently working on bills related to Bitcoin and digital assets possess a fundamental understanding of the technology they are regulating.
- Logistics: The effort is being crowdfunded through the Geyser platform, and each book will include an open letter inviting dialogue, emphasizing that the move is educational, not political.
- Rationale: Organizers, who announced the campaign on Bitcoin.pl, stated simply: "If someone is going to regulate the industry, they should at least know what they are actually regulating."
The Regulatory Landscape
The timing of this gift is crucial, as Poland is navigating the implementation of new cryptocurrency legislation:
- Controversial Bill: Polish authorities are seeking to integrate the latest European Union regulations, primarily MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets), into national law. A bill recently approved by the Sejm is now awaiting the Senate's decision.
- Industry Concern: Domestic industry representatives have strongly criticized the proposal, arguing that some of its provisions exceed the requirements of MiCA. They warn that if the law passes in its current form, it could threaten local crypto businesses and force them to move abroad.
- Veto Hope: The industry's final hope may rest with the new head of state, President Karol Nawrocki, who reportedly might veto the legislation proposed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government.
- Government Stance: However, Deputy Finance Minister Jurand Drop has countered, stressing that the proposed legislation is necessary for companies to be able to operate legally within Poland.
The community's action highlights a growing global trend: the need for better education among policymakers as they establish legal frameworks for decentralized technologies.
November 2025, Cryptoniteuae