British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a government moratorium on political parties accepting cryptocurrency donations, citing risks of illicit finance and foreign interference. Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer stated this move is part of a broader effort to protect the integrity of British democracy. The proposal temporarily halts all political donations made via cryptocurrency while regulators develop clearer oversight mechanisms. Political parties must return any cryptocurrency donations received after the rules take effect; failure to comply after the grace period could result in criminal penalties. The proposal is based on an assessment led by former senior civil servant Philip Rycroft, which noted the difficulty in tracing the origins of cryptocurrency transactions and increased challenges to enforcing existing campaign finance rules. This comes after reports that Reform UK received tens of millions of pounds in cryptocurrency donations, prompting cross-party groups of MPs to call for an immediate ban on cryptocurrency donations, arguing they pose an "unacceptably high risk" to electoral integrity. The moratorium comes as the UK pushes forward with a broader regulatory framework for digital assets, covering stablecoins, trading platforms, and custody services.