# Matt Western

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### UK Security Committee Chair Urges Temporary Ban on Crypto Political Donations
2026-02-26 15:23:20 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Matt Western, chair of the UK's Intelligence and Security Committee, has called for a temporary moratorium on cryptocurrency donations to political parties to safeguard democratic integrity. The move follows Reform UK's pioneering decision to accept Bitcoin, raising concerns over foreign interference and the adequacy of current electoral oversight.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/uk-security-committee-crypto-donation-ban-proposal

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