BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo has donated £4.3m (about $5.4m) to Reform UK, fueling renewed debate over cryptocurrency contributions in British politics. The gift arrives amid growing calls for clearer rules and transparency on crypto political funding.
The UK will prohibit political parties from accepting cryptocurrency donations, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on March 26, 2026, saying contributions are suspended until stronger oversight is established. The move is part of a wider push for tighter controls on digital-asset influence in politics.
On March 25, 2026 the UK government suspended cryptocurrency donations to political parties after the Rycroft review warned that the anonymity of digital assets could facilitate foreign interference and undermine democratic transparency.
XRP is pushing toward the top of its recent trading range as bullish momentum builds and political backing for crypto reform intensifies. As of 11:33 on March 4, XRP was trading at $1, drawing renewed trader attention for a potential breakout.
A former Labour minister warned that foreign 'enemies of democracy' are using cryptocurrency donations to destabilise British politics, prompting renewed calls to ban such contributions. Critics argue anonymity and cross-border transfers complicate enforcement and threaten electoral integrity.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called WLFI’s charter bid “the most disgraceful” corruption scandal, prompting a swift defense of the OCC’s procedures by the agency’s chief. The exchange highlights rising political friction over crypto bank approvals.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called WLFI’s charter application the “most disgraceful” corruption scandal, prompting a forceful defense of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency chief who said the agency followed its procedures. The exchange highlights rising political scrutiny of crypto bank approvals.
Crypto PAC Fairshake announced a $5 million contribution to support pro-crypto Republican Barry Moore in Alabama’s 2026 Senate primary, marking the group's first Senate race investment of the year. The move signals increased industry political engagement ahead of looming federal rulemaking.
Senator Elizabeth Warren called for an investigation after reports linked the UAE intelligence chief to a covert investment in a U.S. crypto firm, a deal media labeled Trump’s 'Spy Sheikh' arrangement. She said the report raises urgent national-security and regulatory concerns about foreign influence in American crypto markets.
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump touted a booming U.S. economy, criticized his predecessor, and expressed support for cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence. He also revived his long-discussed interest in Greenland, framing it as a strategic priority.