Farage trying to block ‘Britcoin’ plans that could be costly for billionaire donor

Published June 18, 2026 · Category: Markets

Overview

Reform UK leader used private meeting at Bank of England to urge governor to drop plans for state-run cryptocurrency

Nigel Farage has been trying to block a Bank of England cryptocurrency plan that could be costly for the billionaire bankrolling his party.

Details

The Reform UK leader has said Christopher Harborne wants nothing in exchange for the millions he has donated to the party and the undeclared £5m personal gift to Farage that the Guardian revealed in April.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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