Reform UK’s crypto policies are making the party look out of touch THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nigel Farage needs to end the impression that his party is the political wing of the crypto industry The Independent UK · Sep 17
Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data Europe’s largest financial technology company confirmed it had fallen victim to an impersonation scam last week The Guardian - UK · Sep 17
Crypto Spent More Than $300 Million Building Political Power. Failure To Pass The CLARITY Act Exposed Its Limits. Crypto's growing influence in Washington ran into a powerful counterweight as banks mobilized against key provisions and Democrats hardened their demands over ethics rules. International Business Times · Sep 17
Katie Price Says Lee Andrews 'Scammed My Heart' as Crypto, £72k Ring and Mansion Claims Collapse Katie Price says she lost trust in Lee Andrews after questioning his claims about his wealth, while he disputes her account and maintains his cryptocurrency fortune is genuine. International Business Times UK · Sep 17
How Two US States Are Fighting Back After Americans Lost $240M to Crypto ATM Scams in Six Months Crypto ATM scams cost a Minnesota man $22,000, while Indiana and Tennessee move to ban the kiosks amid rising concern over fraud targeting older Americans. International Business Times UK · Sep 16
Mexico's Drug Cartels Are Moving Deeper Into Crypto With Hidden Mining Farms: Report Mexican authorities seized nearly 300 specialized computers at a remote site in Puebla as investigators examine possible money laundering and electricity theft. International Business Times · Sep 15
Senate Blocks Crypto Clarity Act After Letitia James and 17 State AGs Warn of Fraud Risks The Senate needed 60 votes to advance H.R. 3633, but all Democrats and four Republicans opposed opening debate on the crypto bill. International Business Times UK · Sep 15
Democrats Block The U.S.'s Biggest Crypto Bill. They Are Demanding Concessions From Trump. Democrats want the Clarity Act to include strong safeguards to prevent Trump and his family from enriching themselves through crypto. International Business Times · Sep 15
Iran Allegedly Laundered $1.5 Billion In Oil Money Through Crypto. The U.S. Is Going After Some Of It. Federal prosecutors say two Hong Kong companies helped convert proceeds from sanctioned Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers into cryptocurrency. International Business Times · Sep 15
‘Significant unease’ at the Telegraph over Reform using outlet for ‘spoiler’ tactics Recent instances of Nigel Farage’s party trying to gain sympathetic coverage lead to debate over reporting practices The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
The sinister influence of crypto billionaires on our politics Letters: Readers respond to the news that Christopher Harborne has given £36m to Reform UK, matching a donation from Ben Delo The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
No 10 denies ‘enhanced’ donor checks would be to target Reform’s £72 million Ministers are considering whether to strengthen proposed laws to force political donors to demonstrate an ‘ongoing’ presence in the country. Evening Standard · Sep 15
Susanna Reid praised for 'schooling' Reform MP Richard Tice on donations in GMB clash The presenter went head-to-head with Reform’s deputy leader Evening Standard · Sep 15
Union leaders resist political donations cap after Reform given £72m General secretaries say union funding is ‘cleanest money in politics’ and different to that from wealthy individual donors The Guardian - UK · Sep 15
Evening Standard · Sep 14 Reform UK’s £72m crypto tycoon donors could face ‘enhanced residency checks’ Ministers are looking at how to toughen residency requirements governing political donations following the twin £36 million donations.
The Canberra Times · Sep 14 Major cuts to ACT pokie numbers loom in game-changing overhaul Gaming Minister wants to make a future 1000-machine limit into law.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Will the £72m of donations to Reform UK be allowed? Key questions surrounding the huge sums donated by crypto billionaires Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo
International Business Times · Sep 14 America's Biggest Crypto Bill Faces A Make-Or-Break Senate Vote. Here's What's At Stake. The CLARITY Act needs Democratic support to advance as lawmakers remain divided over Trump-related ethics rules and stablecoin rewards.
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Scammers Just Lost $52M in One Day as US Strike Force Hits Chinese-Run Crypto Fraud Networks US authorities seized more than $52M linked to Xinbi Guarantee, an alleged crypto marketplace used by scam networks, and raided 13 compounds in Madagascar.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 The Guardian view on Reform UK: crypto billionaires must be stopped from undermining democracy Editorial: The vast sums given to Nigel Farage’s party in recent days must lead to action on political funding
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 As Reform celebrates £72m in donations, tell me this: are you ready to see two rich men buy our democracy? It’s not just that Nigel Farage claimed his movement abhorred the super-rich. It’s also the obscenity of individuals seeking so much sway over who runs the country, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Richard Tice rallies to the defence of Reform’s crypto ‘patriots’ You can’t buy Dicky’s level of stupidity though it could be argued that Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo just have
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Trump Agrees to Crypto Ethics Rules Only After His Own Crypto Fortune Becomes the Problem President Donald Trump has backed tougher crypto ethics provisions in the CLARITY Act, including divestment rules and expanded state enforcement, ahead of a crucial Senate procedural vote.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14 Unions to intervene on political funding as TUC chief warns ‘super-rich’ threaten democracy UK general secretaries had been split on issue but sources say they are likely to back strong words calling for action
International Business Times UK · Sep 14 Trump Family Crypto Empire Made $2.3 Billion While Everyday Investors Lost the Exact Same Amount 'Reuters' finds Trump family crypto ventures added at least $2.3B to their fortune while more than 1M investors suffered equivalent net losses.