New Bill Clarifies Crypto Taxation in Poland

A new draft introducing amendments regarding the taxation of crypto incomes has been published in Poland. The bill differentiates between decentralized cryptocurrencies and centralized virtual money, and clarifies the tax regime applicable to crypto trading and mining.   Also read: Eastern Europe: Regulation Postponed, Tax Abandoned, Banks Enlightened Draft Distinguishes Between Cryptos and Centralized Coins … Read more

Polish Bitcoin Association Seeks Protection from Alleged Banking Embargo

The Polish Bitcoin Association has reportedly appealed to Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (OCCP) to protect the country’s cryptocurrency sector from what it perceives as a growing embargo targeting virtual currency businesses on the part of Polish financial institutions. Also Read: The 2018 Crypto-Bear Market Less Severe Than 2014, At Least for Now Polish … Read more

Bitbay Exchange Moves to Malta After Last Polish Bank Stops Service

Hostile or just overly cautions countries keep losing cryptocurrency-related businesses to more attractive jurisdictions, along with the jobs and tax money that go along with them. The latest example comes from Poland, which Bitbay has been forced to leave for Malta. Also Read: Dominance of Big Banks in UK Means London Might Miss the Boat on … Read more