Category: News

Which crypto players may exit the market once MiCA comes into force?

The cryptoasset market is entering a stage in which technology alone is no longer the key differentiator. Regulatory compliance, risk management models, and the ability to operate within the framework of European MiCA requirements are becoming increasingly important. In the Prawo.pl article on MiCA licensing, the transitional period, and the consequences for cryptoasset service providers, […]

Lawarton’s contribution to the Chambers Fintech 2026 Global Practice Guide

The latest edition of the Chambers Fintech 2026 Global Practice Guide is now available! Lawarton contributed to the Poland chapter, covering the evolving regulatory landscape for fintech, including key developments in blockchain, cryptoassets, and financial innovation. The chapter combines an analysis of the current legal framework with practical insights for businesses operating at the intersection […]

MiCA and the future of the European digital market

The EU’s MiCA Regulation is entering a decisive phase, and the pace of domestic legislative work is already having a tangible impact on businesses operating in the crypto-asset sector. In his latest article published on Prawo.pl, Wojciech Ługowski discusses the implications of the Polish Financial Supervision Authority’s (UKNF) position and outlines potential scenarios for the Polish market after […]

Between EU regulations and national practice. What about MiCA in Poland?

MiCA is increasingly moving from the level of regulatory assumptions into everyday market practice, raising very concrete questions for entrepreneurs. During the event “Between EU regulations and national practice: What about MiCA in Poland?”, organized by  Blockchain Girls & Superteam Poland, Wojciech Ługowski had the opportunity to open a discussion on how the new regulations are actually affecting business […]

Wojciech Ługowski as a panellist at Bitget Crypto Elites Poland

On 14 December 2025, Warsaw hosted the Bitget Crypto Elites Poland event, which focused on key challenges and development directions for blockchain technology in Poland. Wojciech Ługowski took part in the panel discussion entitled ‘Is Poland keeping pace with the development of blockchain technology?’ The discussion focused on the implementation of MiCA regulations in Poland and […]

How to do Fintech in Poland?

The latest report, How to do Fintech in Poland?, published by FinTech Poland, is a compendium of knowledge for technology companies planning to expand in Poland. Experts from the Lawarton law firm present key regulatory changes that are already affecting fintech strategies in Europe, i.e., the MiCA regulation and the new AML package. Wojciech Ługowski, in […]

SEC launches “Project Crypto”

Amerykańska SEC zapowiada kompleksową inicjatywę regulacyjną skierowaną do sektora blockchain, DeFi i tokenizacji. „Project Crypto” to pierwszy tak spójny zestaw założeń, który może wyznaczyć standardy także poza USA. Planned reforms include: precyzyjne kryteria klasyfikacji tokenów (security, commodity, stablecoin) wytyczne dla legalnych emisji tokenów i airdropów ramy prawne dla stakingu i self-custody tokenizację papierów wartościowych jako […]

MiCA 2025: New regulations for utility tokens – what do issuers need to know?

From mid-2025, crypto projects issuing utility tokens in the EU will be subject to new legal obligations. While regulations for such tokens are still more lenient than payment tokens, the MiCA regulation introduces new requirements, including the obligation to notify of issuance and publish a white paper. Project founders and compliance departments should prepare for […]