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Poland Tightens Crypto Rules to Combat Russian Sabotage

10/14/2025

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Slawomir Cenckiewicz, Poland's national security chief, says Russia uses cryptocurrencies to fund saboteurs.
The operations include drone incursions and sabotage of critical infrastructure.
He said the findings have been shared with NATO allies, including Denmark, Germany, and Norway.
Poland has tightened crypto regulations to disrupt Russian funding networks.
Poland considers itself in a cyber state of war with Russia and has charged numerous individuals with espionage or sabotage.

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Slawomir Cenckiewicz, Poland's national security chief, says Russia uses cryptocurrencies to fund saboteurs.
The operations include drone incursions and sabotage of critical infrastructure.
He said the findings have been shared with NATO allies, including Denmark, Germany, and Norway.
Poland has tightened crypto regulations to disrupt Russian funding networks.
Poland considers itself in a cyber state of war with Russia and has charged numerous individuals with espionage or sabotage.