{"id":52923,"date":"2025-10-15T08:31:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=52923"},"modified":"2025-10-15T08:31:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:31:46","slug":"nigel-farage-calls-himself-uks-crypto-champion-ahead-of-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=52923","title":{"rendered":"Nigel Farage Calls Himself UK\u2019s Crypto Champion Ahead of Vote"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigel Farage is stepping into the UK crypto conversation with a bold pitch that looks a lot like something out of Donald Trump\u2019s playbook. He wants the country to hold a \u00a35\u202fbillion bitcoin reserve, using coins already seized by the government. He\u2019s also pushing for a 10 percent flat tax on crypto profits, an end to the Bank of England\u2019s digital pound project, and even the option for citizens to pay their taxes in crypto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a speech that felt more like a campaign rally than a policy talk, he positioned himself as the UK\u2019s crypto advocate, borrowing Trump\u2019s tone and timing with just weeks before a general election.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Bold Plan That Looks Better on Paper<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s no denying that Farage\u2019s proposal is eye-catching. \u00a35 Billion is no small figure and Britain already has that amount in its hands due to multiple operations, from a <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/uk\/politics\/romance-scam-centre-sanctions-bitcoin-b2845186.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recent $15bn (\u00a311.3bn) seizure<\/a> in a joint operation with the US and authorities, <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/uk-7-3-billion-bitcoin-155918354.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">to another $7.3bn (\u00a35.47bn) seizure<\/a>, so this idea is more about how it\u2019s used than how it\u2019s acquired.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Yello Paradisers <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f60e.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0e\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f334.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf34\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f6a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">Nigel Farage (British politician and media figure) says if he wins the election, he wants the UK to hold <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#Bitcoin<\/a> and cut <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">#crypto<\/a> taxes to 10%. <\/p>\n<p>Is Britain about to go orange pill or just a campaign promise? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fUPxKdfDor\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/fUPxKdfDor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Simon Mach (@SimonMachCrypto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SimonMachCrypto\/status\/1978098235920011507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">October 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">His call to slash the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">capital<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> gains tax on crypto down to 10 percent would certainly turn heads. It could ease the burden on high earners and make crypto investing more attractive. Still, for anything to happen, it would need the support of a government willing to write it into law, likely through a Finance Bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Big Ideas, Small Political Reach<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Farage might have the microphone, but he doesn\u2019t have the votes. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reform UK holds only <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">five<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of the 650 seats in Parliament, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">which makes<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> turning bold proposals into policy an uphill climb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">None of the major institutions involved<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">i.e., the Treasury, the Bank of England, or Parliament<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is under his direct influence.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> And since most of what he\u2019s proposing would need significant institutional cooperation, he\u2019s facing a long road ahead. A private member\u2019s bill might help spark conversation, but it usually doesn\u2019t do much beyond that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some of This Is Already in Motion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Even if Farage\u2019s version doesn\u2019t land, parts of his vision overlap with what\u2019s already happening. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The UK has <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">started<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> laying the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">foundation<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for crypto regulation, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">especially when it comes to<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> stablecoins and custody frameworks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s also work being done on tokenized investment funds. This could allow crypto exposure within traditional finance structures, opening the door for more regulated participation without needing a total reinvention of the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25\" data-coin-id=\"btc\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-symbol\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-chart__info-symbol\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-current\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-price\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-chart__info-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-change\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-chart__info-change\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-extra\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-marketcap\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-chart__info-marketcap\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_68ef2ec688a25-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As for using seized bitcoin as a public reserve, the government has already been holding significant amounts. Right now, the rules say it has to be sold off, but changing that would be possible if Parliament sees a reason to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crypto Is Now a Political Talking Point<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Farage\u2019s crypto push proves the topic has fully arrived in the political spotlight. His plan may not become policy, but it adds pressure on those in power to define where they stand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If even a few of his ideas gain traction, they could change how the UK approaches crypto taxes, government-held bitcoin, and the overall regulatory outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He might not be in control, but he\u2019s managed to shift the conversation. That alone could spark movement from those who are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Nigel Farage proposed using the UK\u2019s seized bitcoin\u2014worth around \u00a35\u202fbillion\u2014as a national reserve to back a bold new crypto strategy.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        His plan includes a 10% flat tax on crypto profits, scrapping the digital pound, and letting citizens pay taxes in crypto.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Reform UK holds only 5 seats in Parliament, meaning Farage has little political power to push these proposals into law.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Some of his ideas echo moves already happening in the UK, like stablecoin regulation and crypto custody frameworks.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n            <\/li>\n<p>    Farage\u2019s pitch signals that crypto is now a live political issue in the UK, adding pressure on major parties to clarify their positions.    <\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/nigel-farage-calls-himself-uks-crypto-champion-ahead-of-vote\/\">Nigel Farage Calls Himself UK\u2019s Crypto Champion Ahead of Vote<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nigel Farage is stepping into the UK crypto conversation with a bold pitch that looks a lot like something out of Donald Trump\u2019s playbook. He wants the country to hold a \u00a35\u202fbillion bitcoin reserve, using coins already seized by the government. He\u2019s also pushing for a 10 percent flat tax on crypto profits, an end [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-52923","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52923","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=52923"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52923\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=52923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=52923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=52923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}