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Sign InNigel Farage, leader of Reform UK and a sitting MP, has disclosed a $2.7 million investment in Bitcoin via Stack BTC Plc, marking a first for a current UK lawmaker. In a significant expansion of this crypto-political narrative, the co-founder of BitMEX has donated $5 million to Farage’s Reform UK party. Paradoxically, the donor expressed support for a proposed UK government moratorium on political donations made directly in crypto-assets. This high-profile financial backing arrives as British regulators intensify their scrutiny of digital asset flows within political financing. Analysts suggest that while Farage’s personal stake provides 'social proof' for Bitcoin, the substantial donation highlights the growing influence of industry figures in UK politics. The move underscores a complex intersection between private investment, political funding, and evolving regulatory frameworks in the digital age.