A co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX provided 75% of the donations received by Reform UK during the second quarter of 2026, according to Cointelegraph. The UK political party and its leader, Nigel Farage, have also accepted contributions from other figures connected to the cryptocurrency industry. The funding has drawn attention to the relationship between crypto-sector donors and the party, including questions about whether such contributions could influence future policy positions. The report does not specify the total value of Reform UK’s donations or identify the BitMEX co-founder by name in the supplied material. Reform UK is a UK political party led by Farage. The development is relevant to crypto-market observers because political donations from industry participants may shape debate around regulation and other policies affecting digital assets, although no policy impact is established by the information provided.
