Abstract:

This study discusses cryptocurrencies as security on property in the Polish criminal law. In order to shed light on the issues in question, the author introduces the reader to the approach to cryptocurrencies in the Polish criminal procedure and explains the essence of security on property therein. Having laid such a basis, the author then discusses the procedural methodology of Polish justice authorities regarding the suspect’s (accused’s) possession of cryptocurrencies and the technical and procedural aspects of making them the subject of security on property. The entire study is based on an analysis of the law in force, taking into account the relevant national procedural methodology and author‘s own observations and it aims to give some insight into the subject discussed, especially to foreign readers who may cooperate with Polish bodies of the judiciary in the course of a criminal trial, in particular as part of international cooperation.