Tether Major Shareholder Invests £12 Million to Support the 'British Trump' in the Crypto Sphere
British political party Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage (often called the "British Trump"), received over £12 million in donations in 2025, with a significant portion from Christopher Harborne (also known as Chakrit Sakunkrit). A major Tether shareholder and Thai-based aviation fuel tycoon, Harborne is a key financial backer of the right-wing party. His donations align with Reform UK's pro-crypto policies, which include tax cuts and a national Bitcoin reserve—policies announced after his funding began. This mirrors a U.S. trend of crypto interests influencing politics. Harborne, a dual UK-Thai citizen and early crypto investor, holds ~12% of Tether’s parent company, making his financial support a strategic investment in favorable regulation. Reform UK is now a top-funded UK party, with rising poll numbers.
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