The government plans to implement the ban by amending the Representation of the People Bill, with changes taking “retrospective effect” from March 25.
The UK government is advancing plans for a moratorium on political donations made through cryptocurrencies, following an independent review and pressure from multiple high-ranking politicians.
Cointelegraph reported on Wednesday that the Rycroft Review, an independent inquiry into foreign financial interference in the UK’s political and electoral systems, recommended a moratorium on crypto donations to political parties.
New statements from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday have confirmed that they will pursue the temporary ban.
