Second meeting at the Ministry of Digitalisation. A working group on Bitcoin/Blockchain will be established

On July 11, the second meeting was held at the Ministry of Digitalisation on digital currencies and Blockchain technology.   On July 11, it was held [...] https://www.pinterest.com/pin/1085437947660215829/

On 11 July, the second meeting of the Ministry of Digitalisation devoted to digital currencies and Blockchain technology was held.   11 July was the second meeting at the Ministry of Digitalisation devoted to digital currencies and Blockchain technology.   The first meeting of representatives of the bitcoin environment with Minister Anna Strezynska on 23 May this year was informational and exploratory. It presented the idea and principles of operation of cryptocurrencies with particular emphasis on the largest and most popular one in the world which is Bitcoin, and the Blockchain technology behind it.   Both sides (government and bitcoin community) then initially presented their opinions and positions on the role that digital currencies and the blockchain technology behind them are likely to play in the economy of our country.   The atmosphere and substance of the previous meeting was so good that Minister Anna Strezynska decided to continue joint consultations.   Yesterday's talks were more practical and substantive in nature. The meeting with representatives of the government, as before, was attended by representatives of Polish bitcoin and blockchain companies, enthusiasts of cryptocurrencies and lawyers dealing with bitcoin / blockchain.   At the beginning, on behalf of the Ministry Mr. Tomasz Kibil - Director of Ernst & Young Poland, presented the general objectives and assumptions of the work of the joint team for Blockchain technology and digital currencies.   It was agreed that working groups on cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology will be established under the leadership of Dr Krzysztof Piech and Tomasz Kibil from Ernst & Young. The groups will consist mainly of representatives of the bitcoin community, including lawyers dealing with cryptocurrencies.   Two other presentations by Dr Krzysztof Piech from the Warsaw School of Economics (SGH) and Jacek Czarnecki from the law firm "Wardyński & Partners" dealt with legal aspects and problems faced by Polish companies and startups with the approach of the legislature, administration, and banking sphere.   Dr. Krzysztof Piech also outlined the development history and business achievements of the Polish digital currency community, especially Bitcoin. There were positive examples of global business law solutions, which are worth following in our country.   Mr. Jacek Czarnecki in his presentation pointed out the tax and legal problems which are still not solved on the European and national level. At the same time he pointed out certain moves of the European Union, which may affect the legislation of member states.   The European Union, as well as many countries not only from our continent, have been trying to find a balance between protecting customers, ensuring the proper interests of the state and offering digital currency businesses an appropriate legal environment to conduct their activities.   Of course, there was no lack of interesting discussions. Among the speakers were Dr. Konrad Zacharzewski and Dr. Michał Polasik from the Nicolaus Copernicus University and members of the Polish Bitcoin Association, as well as a representative of IBM Poland, Mr. Maciej Jędrzejczyk.   In conclusion, Minister Anna Strezynska announced that further work on the joint implementation of beneficial solutions will be conducted in the so-called "stream for blockchain and digital currencies". The whole project will be promoted by the project of the Ministry of Digitalisation "From Paper to Digital Poland".   In the next few weeks, a working group (later divided into specializations) will meet to begin work on adapting Polish law to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Undoubtedly, the establishment of a group consisting of the bitcoin community is a great and quite unique move even on a global scale. The Ministry of Digitalisation headed by Anna Strezynska is a good example of how a "friendly state" should function, allowing the interested group to participate in creating a new law that will affect them.     Tags Anna Strezynska Ministry of Digitization Poland law regulations