MPs Demand Temporary Ban on Crypto Donations to UK Parties

Ministers urged to impose temporary ban on crypto political donations

National security committee warns until tougher safeguards are in place, UK elections dangerously exposed to covert foreign moneyPolitical donations in cryptocurrency should be subject to an urgent temporary ban to stop foreign interference in British elections, the chair of the national security committee has said.Matt Western, who leads the committee of MPs and peers, said a moratorium was needed until the risks of donations in cryptocurrency …

MPs demand temporary ban on crypto donations to UK parties

It comes amid concerns the anonymity of crypto could be used to get round rules on foreign donations.

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