# BoE governor claims he can detect lobbying after Farage crypto meeting

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said he is able to identify lobbying efforts, following a meeting with politician Nigel Farage about cryptocurrency. The remark comes amid scrutiny over the influence of crypto advocates on financial regulators. It highlights ongoing tensions between regulatory independence and political pressure in the UK's financial policy landscape.

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/08/bank-governor-no-policies-changed-nigel-farage-interventions-cryptocurrency) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:08:07 GMT