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GeneralSeptember 12, 2026

Crypto Wealth Fuels Far-Right Politics in the U.K.: A New Era of Funding?

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The Reform Party's record $97 million donation from the crypto world raises urgent questions about political influence and the role of digital assets in shaping public policy. As far-right movements gain traction, we examine what this shift means for democracy.

By Christopher Lang, Global Business Analyst

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