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Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Reform UK has received a record £36 million donation from a British crypto billionaire, marking a significant influx of crypto-derived capital into UK political funding.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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Crypto founders in the UK face a shifted politics funding environment where large donations can open unexpected influence channels, signalling that fundraising strategies now must account for political capital flows tied to digital assets.
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2 sources · 12 Sep 2026
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