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 […]
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 […]
Lawarton Co-Authors Prestigious Chambers & Partners Publication on Fintech Regulations in Poland
Under the leadership of Wojciech Ługowski, Lawarton has been invited to co-author the latest edition of the International Law and Practice guide published by Chambers & Partners. As part of this publication, we prepared an overview of Fintech Law 2025 Poland, covering key regulatory aspects relevant to fintech, blockchain, and regtech companies and entities implementing […]
Summary of 2022
2022 was a fast-moving year for Lawarton. We have extended our relationships with existing clients, gained new clients for whom we have carried out many interesting and extremely evolving projects, and our team has grown. We have prepared a brief summary of our achievements. May 2023 provide us with further new challenges. Keep your fingers’ […]
Agreement on the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) and the Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA)
Link to MICA Link to TFR Everyone who invests in cryptocurrencies and follows the cryptocurrency market will be interested in the content of the deals that were worked out a few days ago at the EU level. The Council presidency and the European Parliament reached the preliminary agreement on the so-called Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) and […]
We have advised Finelf on the acquisition of control of Adepto and the shares exchange
Lawarton lawyers have advised Finelf and its owners throughout the entire process of acquiring 100% of the control of Adepto and the share exchange. Lawarton has handled the transaction end-to-end from term sheet, through due diligence, negotiations, to closing with the notary. The final conclusion of the investment agreement and a series of executive agreements […]
Successful closing of a PLN 2.5 million investment transaction in 72 hours!
The last few days have been very busy for our lawyers. Lawarton lawyers have successfully closed the investment transaction already in 72 hours! The investor was supported by Wojciech Ługowski. The transaction consisted of entrusting capital for reinvestment with options to maximize ROI. Total value of the investment from the investors was PLN 2.5 million.