https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionaireContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionairehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionaire#u69744Wed, 16 Sep 2026 03:31:06 +0000Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne donated £72 million to Reform UK over 48 hours, with each contributing £36 million. The funding has triggered a debate on political donation caps and prompted Labour to consider retroactive limits. Ben Delo previously pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, a United States anti-money laundering law. While ministers evaluate laws requiring donors to show an ongoing presence in the UK, No 10 denies these enhanced checks target Reform UK specifically.Why it mattersThe total contribution exceeds the general election spending of both t https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionairehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionaire#u67673Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:46:11 +0000Labour is considering retroactive donation caps that could force Nigel Farage's Reform UK party to return a record £72 million in funding. The anti-immigration party received the money over a 48-hour period from crypto moguls Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne, who each contributed £36 million. The massive financial boost exceeds the total spending of either Labour or the Conservatives during the last UK general election. Meanwhile, Richard Tice defended the party during scrutiny over whether the transactions comply with existing rules.Why it mattersThe enormous influx of capital transform https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionairehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ben-delo-who-is-the-reform-uk-donor-and-crypto-billionaire#u67009Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:35:26 +0000Reform UK has secured £72 million in donations from two crypto billionaires, dramatically reshaping political financing in the country. BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each provided £36 million to Nigel Farage's party, with donations matching records over a two-day span. The influx of funds elevates Reform's total support and provides the party with the financial clout to challenge the Conservative and Labour parties ahead of the 2029 election. The massive contributions have simultaneously fueled national concerns regarding the influence of big money in politics.W