Key Takeaways:
- Pro-Bitcoin Policy: Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen plans to establish a national Bitcoin reserve if elected in 2025.
- Crypto Advocacy: Mentzen aims to make Poland a crypto-friendly nation, aligning with libertarian and right-wing support.
- European Leadership: The policy could position Poland as a leader in cryptocurrency adoption in Europe.
Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen has pledged to establish a national Bitcoin reserve if elected in 2025, signaling a strong pro-cryptocurrency stance.
Announced on Nov. 17 via X (formerly Twitter), Mentzen aims to make Poland more crypto-friendly, aligning with libertarian and right-wing voters.
Poland should create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
— Sławomir Mentzen (@SlawomirMentzen) November 17, 2024
If I become the President of Poland, our country will become a cryptocurrency haven, with very friendly regulations, low taxes, and a supportive approach from banks and regulators.
BTC to the Moon! pic.twitter.com/izKc4spkkV
Responding to a proposal by Lech Wilczynski, CEO of Swap.ly, Mentzen affirmed his commitment to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve policy, an open-source initiative by the Satoshi Action Fund.
Wilczynski urged prioritizing this policy over ineffective crypto regulations, stressing the urgency of action.
Mentzen’s position aligns with a broader movement to integrate cryptocurrencies into national frameworks.
BREAKING: 🇵🇱 Polish presidential candidate, Slawomir Mentzen, to create a Strategic #Bitcoin Reserve if he wins.
— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) November 17, 2024
LFG! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/uF35DbhbR2
If implemented, the policy could make Poland a leader in cryptocurrency adoption across Europe.
This initiative, tied to his campaign for the May 2025 elections, reflects his vision for Poland’s digital and economic future.