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Farage Courts Crypto Industry with Mutual Support Strategy Mirroring Trump Playbook

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has declared his party’s relationship with the cryptocurrency sector “a trade that works for both of us” during a London conference appearance. The right-wing populist is explicitly modeling his approach after Donald Trump’s successful courting of crypto investors and donors in the United States.

Political Overture to Crypto Community

Nigel Farage has positioned his Reform UK party as a champion of the cryptocurrency industry, telling attendees at London’s Zebu Live conference that their relationship represents “a trade that works for both of us.” According to reports, the right-wing leader explicitly framed the arrangement as mutual support, stating either he would back the crypto community or they would support him, but “either way this is a trade that works for both of us.”

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Uzbekistan’s First Unicorn Uzum Eyes London Among Global IPO Venues

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s inaugural unicorn startup backed by Tencent, is reportedly evaluating London as a potential listing destination alongside New York and Hong Kong. The fintech and e-commerce platform, which serves 17 million monthly users, plans its IPO for 2027. According to reports, the company would target FTSE 100 inclusion if selecting the London exchange.

Uzbekistan’s Tech Pioneer Expands IPO Considerations

Uzum, the fintech and e-commerce platform that became Uzbekistan‘s first unicorn startup, has reportedly added London to its list of potential stock exchange destinations for its planned initial public offering. According to reports from Reuters, the Tencent-backed company is evaluating multiple global financial hubs for its anticipated 2027 listing.