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UK Lawmakers Urge Crypto Donation Ban to Combat Election Interference

2/25/2026

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Matt Western, chair of the national security committee, called for an urgent temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to prevent foreign interference in British elections.
He urged checks on fund sources and a review of electoral offence sentences to boost deterrence.
The committee warned of no clear enforcement strategy for political finance risks and urged including any crypto ban in the Representation of the People Bill to secure future protections.

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Matt Western, chair of the national security committee, called for an urgent temporary ban on cryptocurrency donations to prevent foreign interference in British elections.
He urged checks on fund sources and a review of electoral offence sentences to boost deterrence.
The committee warned of no clear enforcement strategy for political finance risks and urged including any crypto ban in the Representation of the People Bill to secure future protections.