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Reform UK Councillor Promotes Alleged Ponzi Scheme

A Reform UK councillor, Nigel, has been criticized for promoting an alleged Ponzi scheme called Hyperverse. This promotion occurred despite the councillor's stated support for cryptocurrency. The Guardian reported on this issue, highlighting the potential for financial fraud within political circles. AI

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Reform UK Councillor Promotes Alleged Ponzi Scheme

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    Reform Crookery Dear Nigel is very much in favour of crypto, so why should his disciples not try to get in on the act https://www. theguardian.com/politics/2026

    Reform Crookery Dear Nigel is very much in favour of crypto, so why should his disciples not try to get in on the act https://www. theguardian.com/politics/2026/ nov/07/reform-uk-councillor-promoted-alleged-ponzi-scheme-hyperverse # AI # Crypto # PonziScheme # Fraud # Reform