BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo supplied £4 million, or 75%, of Reform UK’s second-quarter donations, Electoral Commission records show.
- BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo donated £4 million, representing 75% of Reform UK's second-quarter funding, highlighting significant contributions from the digital asset industry.
- The article discusses scrutiny over these crypto-linked donations, including potential regulatory changes regarding overseas donors and past investigations into Nigel Farage's financial dealings.
- It also touches upon Delo's pardon by President Trump in March 2025 for past BitMEX-related violations, adding a layer of complexity to the political funding narrative.
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