Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and a strategic Bitcoin national reserve is no longer just a US election issue; it\u2019s now global, with many candidates taking the same sweeping proposal as a flagship policy.<\/p>\n
S\u0142awomir Mentzen, a Polish politician and chair of the New Hope Party, has recently announced a campaign promise to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve<\/a> for Poland.<\/p>\n Mentzen unveiled his proposal via Twitter\/X, adding that \u201cthere\u2019s no reason to wait,\u201d referring to his country\u2019s potential Bitcoin cache. According to some reports, Mentzen is also invested in Bitcoin, with a holding of 33.7 BTC, or roughly $3 million, based on the current market price.<\/p>\n Poland\u2019s presidential candidate recently vowed to create a strategic #Bitcoin<\/a> reserve if he wins the election, following Donald Trump\u2019s lead. The move could be a huge change in crypto adoption for Poland.#Crypto<\/a> adoption is growing rapidly\u2014don\u2019t miss this opportunity. Now is\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/2cD86nS1hq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Times of PiNetwork (@PiNetwork24X7) November 17, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n Mentzen\u2019s comment stemmed from a Twitter\/X user asking him if he\u2019d consider a strategic BTC reserve for Poland. The Polish presidential candidate<\/a> answered in the affirmative, saying it was about time the country adopted this policy. He added that there\u2019s a bill for a strategic reserve for the top asset, and there\u2019s no time to wait.<\/p>\n Mentzen further argued that a strategic stockpile must be passed instead of other ordinary crypto laws. The social media user is referring to the \u201cSatoshi Action Fund,\u201d a bill filed by a non-profit organization.<\/p>\n The same lobby organization headed by Dennis Porter also helped draft a similar bill for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.<\/p>\n Although Bitcoin has become an election issue, whether Poland will join the Bitcoin bandwagon<\/a> remains to be seen. Poland is not part of the European Union and uses a separate currency, the zloty.<\/p>\n Also, Mentzen\u2019s party boasts far-right policies but has limited influence in Polish politics. The Konfederacja party alliance nominated Mentzen for next year\u2019s presidential elections, but it\u2019s unlikely that he\u2019ll win with limited support from a small party.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s About Time For Poland\u2019s Crypto Reserve \u2013 Mentzen<\/h2>\n
Can Poland Follow The US Bitcoin Experience?<\/h2>\n