UK government considers banning cryptocurrency for political donations to prevent foreign interference
ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Politico, the UK government is considering banning the use of cryptocurrency for political donations in order to prevent foreign interference in the political donation system.
Previously, Reform UK became the first British political party to accept cryptocurrency donations. Led by Farage, Reform UK has recently surged in UK polls and earlier this year announced it would accept cryptocurrency donations as part of its commitment to a "crypto revolution" in the UK. The party has already received its first batch of crypto asset donations.
Although the UK government's upcoming Elections Bill policy document did not initially mention a ban on cryptocurrency donations, according to three sources familiar with the matter, officials are currently discussing whether to completely prohibit the funding of UK politicians with cryptocurrency.
Farage, the recognized de facto leader of Reform UK, has long held some crypto assets himself. He has told the crypto industry that he is "the only hope for the UK crypto industry" and has sought to emulate his long-time ally—US President Trump—in his broad embrace of cryptocurrency.
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