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Sławomir Mentzen has committed to establishing a Bitcoin reserve for Poland if elected, like U.S. President Donald Trump. Poland’s National Bank (NBP), led by Adam Glapiński, firmly rejected Bitcoin for national reserves concerning over security and stability. The debate between Mentzen’s progressive approach and the NBP’s cautious traditionalism. Sławomir Mentzen was gaining attention with his firm commitment to establishing a Bitcoin reserve for Poland in case he wins. Mentzen’s Vision for a Bitcoin Reserve Mentzen’s stance is aligned with that of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been an outspoken Bitcoin and cryptocurrency supporter in the world of finance. Mentzen feels that Bitcoin, whose 21 million coins are capped, can be a secure means of holding assets, guarding against inflation and economic turmoil. But barely a few days after his victory, Poland’s Central Bank, the National Bank of Poland (NBP), was strongly against introducing Bitcoin into the nation’s reserves. The central bank, headed by Adam Glapiński, the NBP is to maintain security and stability. Bitcoin, was deemed unsuitable for national reserves. As Glapiński put it, “Reserves must be absolutely secure, and we will not consider Bitcoin under any circumstances.” JUST IN: The National Bank of Poland stated that it will not hold #Bitcoin in its reserves under any circumstances. The regulator’s chief emphasized that $BTC does not meet security criteria. — Jacob King (@JacobKinge) February 7, 2025 The dichotomy between Mentzen’s election promise and the NBP’s positio. That raises questions about where the financial policy of Poland is headed. While Mentzen advocates for a new perspective, hoping Poland to be a crypto-friendly nation. NBP’s Traditional Stance The National Bank of Poland (NBP) currently focuses on stable assets like gold, U.S. dollars, and euros. This stance reflects the general risk aversion in Europe toward Bitcoin, as the European Central Bank has…

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