The Crypto Patron: A Warning Sign for Democracy in the UK The £36m donation to Reform UK by British cryptocurrency billionaire Ben Delo has set off alarm bells across the political spectrum.
While some might view this influx of cash as a boost for Nigel Farage's party, others see it as a symptom of a deeper problem – one that threatens the very foundations of democracy in the UK.
Delo's history with cryptocurrency regulation in the US, where he was convicted and later pardoned by Donald Trump for failing to implement adequate anti money laundering controls, raises questions about the source of his wealth.