Nigel Farage has taken a stake in a bitcoin treasury company led by former UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, deepening links between the crypto sector and the populist political movement led by Nigel Farage.
Farage invested £215,000 in Stack BTC through his media company Thorn In The Side Ltd, according to disclosures tied to a fundraising round for the London-listed firm. The purchase gives the leader of Reform UK a stake of about 6.3% in the company.
The investment forms part of a £260,000 capital raise that also included participation from Blockchain.com. Stack issued 5.2 million new shares at 5 pence each, with the shares set to trade on the Aquis Growth Market.
Farage’s Bitcoin advocacy
Nigel Farage’s investment aligns with his long-term vision to integrate Bitcoin into the U.K.’s financial landscape.
“I have long been one of the UK’s few political advocates for bitcoin,” Farage said. “London and the UK have served as a center of global finance, and the country should aim to serve as a global hub for the crypto industry.”
In May 2025, during the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, he pledged to create a Bitcoin reserve at the Bank of England and introduce legislation that would favor the adoption of Bitcoin if he were to become Prime Minister.
Farage’s pledge includes fostering a regulatory environment that encourages Bitcoin integration into traditional financial systems.
Reform UK also became the first European party to accept Bitcoin donations. Partnering with UK-based payment firm Radom, the party aims to modernize fundraising and engage supporters interested in Bitcoin, reinforcing Farage’s role in crypto politics.
Nigel Farage has argued that the state could hold bitcoin as part of a sovereign wealth structure tied to technology and financial infrastructure.
The party also counts major crypto investor Christopher Harborne among its financial backers. Harborne, a businessman with ties to digital asset trading and venture investment, has contributed large sums to the party over the past several years.
Stack BTC’s role in Bitcoin treasury management
Stack BTC plays a pivotal role in helping corporations and institutions manage their Bitcoin holdings effectively.
The firm specializes in secure storage solutions, risk management strategies, and advisory services to help businesses integrate Bitcoin into their treasury operations.
By acquiring a stake in Stack BTC, Farage aims to enhance the firm’s capabilities, facilitating the adoption of Bitcoin among UK businesses as a viable treasury asset.
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