Nigel Farage referred to UK financial regulator over crypto advocacy and donor ties
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Athena Stavrou
Summary
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has been referred to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over concerns that his public advocacy for cryptocurrencies may have financially benefited his major donor, Thailand-based crypto billionaire Christopher Harbone. The Labour Party Chair has formally requested an investigation into whether Farage's promotion of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins constitutes a conflict of interest, given Harbone's millions in donations to Farage and his party. Farage has previously stated the donations came with "absolutely nothing in return at all."
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bskyNigel Farage referred to UK financial regulator over crypto advocacy and donor tiesindependent.co.ukKey quotes
· 2 pulledThe Reform UK leader has previously insisted the millions donated by the Thailand-based crypto investor was gifted to him and the party with the expectation of 'absolutely nothing in return at all'.
The Chair of the Labour Party has now written to the financial regulator calling for an investigation into whether Mr Farage's efforts to promote cryptocurrencies and stablecoins may have benefited Mr Harborne.
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