Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party, has invested in Stack BTC, a UK company that buys small businesses and invests excess funds in bitcoin, the company said on Monday.
Farage invested in the £260,000 ($346,814) fundraising round alongside Blockchain.com, a blockchain services provider, which gives him an estimated 6% stake in the company, Stack BTC said in a statement.
Farage’s investment is a result of the politician’s long-held advocacy for cryptocurrency investment, including bitcoin’s inclusion in the ever-expanding world of finance.
Stack BTC is led by Executive Chairman Kwasi Kwarteng, the former finance minister of the UK in 2022. He oversaw the mini-budget for the UK government under the leadership of the then-Prime Minister Liz Truss.
This company is part of a broader trend of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies, which include publicly traded companies that buy and hold cryptocurrency.
The purpose of these companies is to take advantage of potential appreciation in digital currency prices to maximize shareholder value.
Experts observe that this trend has picked up momentum in the United States, with corporate engagement in cryptocurrency accelerating during Donald Trump’s presidency.
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Farage, who has ties with Trump, said he was making this investment as a strategic move to put London at the forefront of the cryptocurrency industry. “I am excited about Stack’s plans to acquire and grow British businesses, representing permanent, supportive, and long-term capital.”
The DAT model was boosted by pro-crypto measures by the Trump administration, including legislative efforts to allow stablecoins to be used and withdrawing certain legal actions against cryptocurrency firms.
The price of Bitcoin soared after Trump’s election but has fallen in recent months, wiping out many of its election-period gains.
Farage has been associated with the cryptocurrency world both as an advocate and fund-raiser.
His involvement with Stack BTC further points to the increasing relationship between British politicians and cryptocurrency companies, especially in light of the ongoing dialogue regarding the regulation of cryptocurrency.
Stack BTC seeks to invest in smaller British companies while holding some of that capital in the form of bitcoin.
This is intended to provide “long-term supportive capital” to British companies.
However, the company has yet to reveal exactly how many companies it plans to acquire or what percentage of that capital it plans to dedicate to cryptocurrency versus traditional corporate investments.
Kwarteng, in his capacity as executive chairman, has sought to reassure investors that the company is continuing along the path it has set out.
This is in line with the fact that Stack BTC seeks to utilize both traditional methods of investing and investing in cryptocurrency markets. “Our goal is to support British businesses while participating in a growing global financial trend,” Kwarteng declared in an unrelated statement.
This partnership with Farage and Stack BTC comes at a time when there is heightened regulatory focus on digital currencies in the UK.
The Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority have raised concerns about risks involved in cryptocurrency investment, including volatility and risks of speculative trading.
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However, companies that use the DAT model claim that long-term investment can act as a hedge against currency devaluation due to its volatility in the short term.
It is expected that Farage’s political ambitions will soon coincide with his business interests, given the time frame in which Reform UK’s expansion plans coincide with local elections.
The party officials claim that one of the main factors in increasing their profile is high-profile endorsements.
Despite holding a relatively small number of parliamentary seats, Reform UK has led the country’s opinion polls from time to time since early 2025.
The party’s narrative is a mix of skepticism towards the traditional financial system and the adoption of new digital technologies such as blockchain technology in the field of finance.
According to various analysts, the party’s narrative is attractive to people seeking alternative economic systems and investment options.
Stack BTC’s funding round, which saw the party raise funds from both Farage and Blockchain.com, is considered to be one of the first cases where British DATs started to attract political figures to their equity base.
According to various industry observers, this could be the beginning of a trend where cryptocurrency-related ventures attempt to gain legitimacy through associations with influential people in the field of politics as well as business.
Such an assertion by Farage underscored the dual goals of fostering domestic business growth and positioning London as a financial center for cryptocurrency.
How the firm balances acquisition efforts with digital asset investments will certainly be an area of interest among market participants and regulators, especially in light of the volatility that has defined bitcoin in recent years.