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Story: Reform UK Raises £12 Million in Crypto with Help from Thai Billionaire

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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Reform UK hits the jackpot. Nigel Farage's party has collected £12 million in cryptocurrency donations during 2025, placing the anti-immigration group second nationally for…

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Leading the charge is Christopher Harborne with a £3 million check. The Thai investor, an enthusiast of emerging technologies, becomes the main crypto financier of the British…

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Farage is jubilant. "The financial support strengthens our position in the British political debate," he says.

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Crypto is becoming a major funding channel for Reform UK, but it worries regulators. The British Electoral Commission has been examining the implications of these digital…

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Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, assures that his party complies with all current laws. "Cryptocurrencies offer transparency through blockchain technology," he stated at a…

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The opposition is rallying against this innovative approach to political funding. Influential Labour MP Lisa Nandy expressed her concerns on March 5 during a television interview.

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British voters are closely following this controversy. A YouGov poll published on March 8, 2026, shows that 45% of Britons want stricter regulation on crypto donations.

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Reform UK stands firm. On March 11, the party clarified that all crypto transactions were conducted in compliance with British laws.

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The Conservative Party maintains its leading position in traditional political funding. But Reform UK stands out with its innovative digital approach.

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Several MPs have called for a thorough parliamentary inquiry to clarify the situation. The date for a potential discussion has not yet been set, leaving the issue unresolved.

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The debate on the influence of cryptos in British politics is just beginning. Reform UK seems to have found a lucrative niche with its crypto funding, but questions of…

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The emergence of cryptocurrencies as a political funding tool is not limited to the UK. In the United States, several Republican candidates raised millions via Bitcoin and…

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The implications go beyond mere fundraising. Cybersecurity experts worry about the risks of money laundering and foreign interference facilitated by the relative anonymity of…

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