Two Crypto Billionaires Give Reform UK Record £72 Million in Donations

Citing Reuters, BitKE said the two donations make Reform UK the beneficiary of the largest combined political contribution in the UK. CoinDesk described the combined figure as equal to the largest individual political donations in the country's history.

Reform has said the money will help expand its campaign operations and compete with Britain's larger established parties as it prepares for the next general election, expected by 2029.

BitKE reported that Harborne said he expected nothing in return for his donations, no peerage and no policy change, just a party ready for government. Farage said he was honoured that Delo and Harborne had shown such confidence in Reform, and that the funds would allow the party to contest the next election on a level playing field.

The market structure bill fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the Senate, with Bitcoin dipping as the result became clear.