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UK's Reform party receives record £72 million ($97M) in donations from two crypto billionaires

⚡ Markets: The massive influx of cash could significantly boost Reform UK's electoral prospects, potentially increasing political instability and impacting UK assets. It also highlights the growing financial influence of the crypto sector in mainstream politics, which could affect future regulation.GBPFTSE100BTC

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party has received two separate donations of £36 million each from cryptocurrency billionaires Ben Delo (co-founder of BitMEX) and Christopher Harborne. The combined £72 million ($97 million) is a record sum in British politics, exceeding what all other parties raised last year, and has prompted a police investigation into the source of the funds.

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Financial pressDecrypt — Crypto Billionaires Hand Reform UK $97M in Record Donations
Financial pressCointelegraph — Farage’s Reform UK gets $97M from two crypto billionaires
West MSMAP — Crypto billionaires give $97 million to Reform UK, fueling concerns about money in politics
RegionalSouth China Morning Post — Farage’s Reform UK gets second record £36 million donation in 48 hours
Financial pressWall Street Journal — U.K.’s Reform Party Rakes In Record $97 Million Donations From Crypto World
Financial pressThe Block — Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donate £36 million to Farage's Reform UK
West RightThe Telegraph — Farage now has the financial clout to take on the Tories and Labour
West MSMReuters — Farage's Reform UK lands second record £36 million donation in 48 hours
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