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UK to Force Political Parties to Return Crypto Donations Under New Rules
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government will introduce a moratorium on cryptocurrency donations to political parties, citing risks tied to illicit finance and foreign interference. The proposal adds political fundraising to a growing list of areas where regulators are taking a more cautious approach to digital assets. Speaking during Prime Minister’s Questions, Starmer framed the move as part of a broader effort to protect the integrity of the UK’s democratic system. “We will act decisively to protect our democracy,” he told MPs, referencing a government-commissioned review that warned of “stark ... (full story)