Reform UK Surges in Polls as Crypto Donations Come Under Fire

[madmax]

The timing of the proposed ban is notable: Reform UK is currently polling at ~29%, ahead of both Labour (~18%) and the Conservatives (~17%).
The party’s rapid ascent throughout 2025 has fractured the traditional two-party system and made it a central target of election-focused regulation debates.

Nigel Farage announced earlier this year that the party now accepts Bitcoin and other digital assets, making it the first in the UK to do so.
A dedicated crypto-donation portal is already live — but could soon be shut down if the ban advances.

[Nahid Hossen]

Crypto donation scrutiny is reshaping the political narrative in the UK.