Nigel Farage bets £215K on Bitcoin firm Stack BTC amid UK crypto funding debates
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has invested £215,000 in Stack BTC, a London-based Bitcoin treasury firm. The move comes as debates continue in the UK over whether political parties should accept crypto donations, with potential bans now under consideration. Farage's investment strengthens his ties to the digital asset sector, where he has long advocated for London to become a global crypto hub.
Farage's investment was made through his media company, Thorn In The Side, giving him a 6.31% stake in Stack BTC. The firm, led by former UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, has seen rapid growth since listing on the Aquis Stock Exchange in late 2024. Its market capitalisation surged from around £50 million to over £300 million by March 9, 2026, driven by Bitcoin's price rally and rising interest in BTC-linked equities.
Stack BTC recently raised $346,000 in a strategic funding round, issuing 5.2 million new shares at $0.065 each. Blockchain.com also took part in the round and has since partnered with Stack BTC to offer institutional services. The collaboration aims to expand the firm's reach within the crypto investment sector.
The ongoing discussions about political crypto donations could reshape UK regulations. Any ban would directly impact how parties engage with digital assets, potentially altering the financial landscape for political campaigns.
Farage's investment reinforces his position as a prominent crypto advocate in British politics. The move also highlights Stack BTC's growing influence in the Bitcoin investment space. With regulatory debates still unfolding, the outcome could set new rules for how digital assets intersect with UK political funding.
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