Labour MPs push to make UK crypto donation ban permanent

Labour MPs have tabled amendments to extend a March moratorium on cryptocurrency donations indefinitely. The move follows widening fallout over Reform UK's funding sources.

The lawmakers acted amid reports that hundreds of millions of dollars in crypto contributions have flowed to UK candidates and parties. They aim to convert the existing temporary ban into a lasting prohibition.

The push centers on concerns raised by the Nigel Farage-linked scandal involving Reform UK. Amendments were introduced to embed the moratorium permanently in law.

No timeline for a final vote was specified in the latest developments.

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