Donald Tusk accused a crypto company of ties to Russian criminal and intelligence networks while claiming it provided financial support to his political rivals. The remarks were made during a parliamentary vote aimed at overturning a presidential veto blocking new cryptocurrency regulations in Poland.
Tusk alleged that the crypto firm Zondacrypto had links to Russian funding sources connected to the so-called Bratva, described as one of Russia’s most influential organized crime groups. He further claimed the company’s financial success was tied not only to Russian mafia resources but also to Russian secret services.
Political Sponsorship Claims Spark Wider Controversy
According to Tusk, Zondacrypto sponsored a Conservative Political Action Conference event in Poland last year, where Kristi Noem expressed support for presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki. Nawrocki later won the presidential election in June and received backing from Donald Trump.
Nawrocki’s office responded by stating that he supports regulating crypto-assets but objected to what it described as a flawed regulatory framework proposed by the government.
Legislative Deadlock Slows Alignment With EU Crypto Rules
Poland’s crypto policy efforts have faced repeated obstacles. In December, lawmakers failed to overturn Nawrocki’s veto of a broad cryptocurrency bill, delaying the country’s alignment with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulatory framework. The dispute highlights how political tensions are shaping the pace of crypto regulation across Europe.
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