In brief
- UK politician Nigel Farage pledged this week to pass a pro-crypto bill if made prime minister.
- Farage said he would slash crypto capital gains taxes and force the Bank of England to establish a Bitcoin reserve if elected.
- He also promised to end crypto-related debanking in Britain, which he argued remains a massive threat.
Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform Party, is going all-in on crypto—and used an appearance at Bitcoin 2025 this week to showcase his coalition’s new emphasis.
Onstage Thursday at the annual Bitcoin conference, which this year took place in Las Vegas, Farage pledged to prioritize crypto should he become prime minister after the UK’s next general election in 2029.
During the…
Jun 01 2025
