REGULATORY · UK
UK imposes crypto donation moratorium and cap
Change
The UK has imposed a moratorium on political donations in cryptocurrency and set a £100,000 annual cap on donations from Britons living abroad, effective today under retrospective legislation.
Why it matters
The government has enacted a moratorium that prohibits acceptance of political donations denominated in cryptocurrency. It has established a £100,000 annual limit on individual donations from Britons living abroad. The measures take effect today and are implemented via retrospective legislation. The moratorium applies to donations of any size, including very small gifts.
Implications
- · Acceptance of cryptocurrency political donations is prohibited as of the effective date, requiring parties and payment processors to stop processing crypto contributions.
- · Fundraising from Britons living abroad is limited to £100,000 per donor annually, altering donor eligibility and amounts collectable from expatriate supporters.
- · Donation records and compliance systems now require donor-residency verification to apply the cap and support retrospective enforcement.
Who is affected
- · Compliance teams
- · Platforms
What to watch
- · Effective today (25 March 2026)
Source
Topics
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