BitMEX Co-Founder Contributed 75% of Reform UK’s Donations in Q2 2026
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Written by: Turner Wright, staff writer
Reviewed by: Sam Bourgi, staff writer
BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo contributed a staggering 75% of Reform UK’s $7.3 million donation in the second quarter of 2026, according to records from the UK’s Electoral Commission.
As of Thursday, Delo had made two separate contributions to Reform UK: $1.3 million and $4 million in April. This amounted to 74% of all funds reported in Q2 2026.
Source: UK Electoral Commission
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is currently under investigation for receiving millions from two figures tied to the crypto industry: Christopher Harborne and George Cottrell.
The contributions have sparked debate about the influence of digital assets on UK politics. Labour MPs are considering a permanent ban on crypto donations after Farage won a by-election with 63% of the vote following his resignation as an MP in July.
Delo also contributed $5.3 million to Reform UK in the first quarter of 2026.
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