--- title: Crypto Billionaires Donate £72 Million to Farage’s Reform UK url: >- https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-09-12-crypto-billionaires-donate-72-million-to-farages-reform-uk canonical: >- https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-09-12-crypto-billionaires-donate-72-million-to-farages-reform-uk date: '2026-09-12T18:06:01.862462+00:00' category: policy tags: - crypto - politics - donations - reform-uk - regulation source: The Block source_url: >- https://www.theblock.co/news/regulation/2026-09-12-crypto-billionaires-ben-delo-and-christopher-harborne-each-donate-36-million-to-farages-reform-uk-414509 sources: - name: The Block url: >- https://www.theblock.co/news/regulation/2026-09-12-crypto-billionaires-ben-delo-and-christopher-harborne-each-donate-36-million-to-farages-reform-uk-414509 - name: Decrypt url: >- https://decrypt.co/378107/crypto-billionaires-hand-reform-uk-97m-in-record-donations publisher: CryptoCatalyst summary: >- Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million to Reform UK, totaling £72 million, as the House of Lords considers capping overseas crypto donations. image: >- https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/images/articles/2026-09-12-crypto-billionaires-donate-72-million-to-farages-reform-uk.webp generated_by: automated editorial pipeline --- # Crypto Billionaires Donate £72 Million to Farage’s Reform UK Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, totaling £72 million. This comes as the House of Lords considers a bill to halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually. ## Key takeaways - Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each donated £36 million to Reform UK, totaling £72 million. - The House of Lords is considering a bill to halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually. - These donations surpass the total amount raised by all UK political parties last year. ## Crypto Billionaires Hand Reform UK a Record £72 Million Crypto billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne have each donated £36 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, totaling £72 million. According to Decrypt, the combined donations surpass the total amount raised by all UK political parties in the previous year. The donations come at a time when the House of Lords is considering a bill that would halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually. ## Why the Timing Matters The timing of these donations is significant as it coincides with the House of Lords' consideration of a bill aimed at regulating political donations. The proposed bill seeks to limit the influence of large donations, particularly those from overseas and crypto sources. If passed, the bill would cap overseas donations at £100,000 per year, effectively halting the kind of large-scale donations seen from Delo and Harborne. ## What It Means for Political Funding The donations from Delo and Harborne highlight the growing influence of crypto wealth in political funding. These donations not only provide a significant financial boost to Reform UK but also raise questions about the regulation of political donations in the digital age. The House of Lords' consideration of the bill indicates a broader concern about the transparency and accountability of political funding sources. ## What to Watch Next The outcome of the House of Lords' bill will be crucial in determining the future of political donations in the UK. If the bill passes, it could significantly limit the ability of crypto billionaires to influence political parties through large donations. Reform UK, meanwhile, will likely continue to leverage these funds to bolster its campaign efforts ahead of potential elections. For those interested in the intersection of crypto and politics, keeping an eye on the progress of this bill and any further donations will be essential. For more on crypto's influence in politics, see our coverage of [previous crypto donations to Reform UK](/articles/2026-06-05-crypto-billionaires-donate-94m-to-uks-reform-uk-party). ## FAQ ### Who are Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne? They are crypto billionaires who each donated £36 million to Reform UK, making them among the largest individual political donors in UK history. ### What is Reform UK? Reform UK is a political party in the United Kingdom led by Nigel Farage, known for its anti-establishment and reformist agenda. ### What is the proposed bill in the House of Lords? The proposed bill aims to halt crypto donations and cap overseas giving at £100,000 annually to increase transparency in political funding. ## Sources This article synthesizes reporting from [The Block](https://www.theblock.co/news/regulation/2026-09-12-crypto-billionaires-ben-delo-and-christopher-harborne-each-donate-36-million-to-farages-reform-uk-414509), [Decrypt](https://decrypt.co/378107/crypto-billionaires-hand-reform-uk-97m-in-record-donations), written by an automated editorial pipeline. 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