Morning Edition · Saturday, July 4, 2026
UK Digital-Pound Fight Turns Into a Test of Crypto's Political Influence
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, faces a parliamentary standards inquiry over allegations that he lobbied the Bank of England on crypto policy in ways that could benefit a major backer.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, has been reported to the United Kingdom Parliament's standards watchdog over allegations that he lobbied the Bank of England on cryptocurrency policy in ways that could benefit one of his largest…
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Crypto Political Spending Converts Into US Policy Wins
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