Ukrainian officials say the government will regulate cryptocurrency donations in political financing to limit potential Russian meddling. Kyiv plans to draw on neighbouring countries’ experiences to shape measures that increase transparency and control cross-border digital flows.
A cross‑party UK committee has urged an immediate ban on 'high‑risk' cryptocurrency donations, warning they open fresh channels for foreign interference and are hard to verify under current rules. The move pressures regulators and lawmakers to act quickly to close gaps in political finance oversight.
The UK's security chief has called for a temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties amid security and transparency concerns. The appeal follows Reform UK's move last May to accept Bitcoin and other digital assets.
Gemini Trust and the parent company of Crypto.com contributed a combined $21 million to a pro-Trump PAC in September and October, ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. The moves mark a notable instance of major crypto firms engaging in high‑stakes political spending.
Politico reports the UK is weighing a ban on cryptocurrency donations to political parties as Reform UK leads the polls, raising fresh worries about funding transparency and foreign interference. The proposal aims to curb anonymous and cross-border funding risks tied to crypto.