The Crypto Patron's Politics: A Puzzling Partnership in Peril The Electoral Commission figures reveal a £4m donation from British crypto billionaire Ben Delo to Reform UK, bolstering the party's coffers and reigniting questions about the influence of mega donors in UK politics.
This influx is particularly notable given the recent implementation of an overseas donor cap, which might have been expected to curb Delo's largesse.
Delo's history as a convicted felon, pardoned by Donald Trump for his role in BitMEX's inadequate anti money laundering controls, has raised eyebrows among those who track the intersection of business and politics.