Donations in crypto are under the scanner in the UK. Reform UK is the only political party to reportedly receive crypto donations. The implications of the ongoing situation could be severe for the said political party. A ban has been proposed to strengthen the trust factor in the nation’s politics.
A High Court of England and Wales judge has allowed a lawsuit involving the alleged theft of 2,323 Bitcoin to move forward. The case is valued at around $172 million, based on current prices. Claim of Secret access to the crypto wallet According to court filings, Yuen claims that his
The law enforcement agencies from three countries have started Operation Atlantic, an organized effort to disrupt crypto-related scams, dismantle fraud networks, and boost cross-border operations to target unlawful conduct in the digital asset space. On March 16, the National Crime Agency (NCA) reported on Operation Atlantic, stating that it was
Nigel Farage, a Reform UK leader, has acquired a stake in a Bitcoin reserve business led by Kwasi Kwarteng. His most recent investment is valued at approximately £215,000. The move aligns with his support for Bitcoin and the crypto sector in general. Nigel has, with this investment, reiterated his stand
The UK Reform Party became the first British political party to accept crypto donations in May 2025. It has now received one of the biggest donations in cryptocurrencies in the fourth quarter of 2025, surpassing the Conservative and Labour Party in terms of total donations. However, parliament members have flagged
The announcement came from the social media site itself, saying they updated the advertising rules to include branded content for crypto. This only applies if the accounts are in official paid partnership programs. Creators get to share promo posts about crypto products, but they have to label them clearly as
The UK Treasury chose HSBC Holdings’ blockchain-based system to develop and implement a pilot program for issuing digital government bonds labeled “DIGIT.” HSBC Holdings will utilize its own Orion system to control the issuance, management, and settlement of these securities. This program will take place inside the “digital sandbox” environment
Crypto prices are more or less the same despite a few fluctuations on the price chart over the last 24 hours. This trajectory comes at a time when the UK and China are possibly at a crossroads to establish a revised relationship after years. Also, a new high in Gold
The advertising overseer of the United Kingdom has restricted a Coinbase campaign that reportedly dismissed the risks of crypto investing and advertised the exchange as a solution to the cost-of-living crisis of the country. As per the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority, the advertisements were called irresponsible and dismissed the risks
Valour has recently got a regulatory approval to provide cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) to retail investors on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The approval is given by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), permitting Valour to widen beyond professional investors and make its products accessible to the majority. The new offerings
