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<p class="is-style-lead">John Deaton, a pro-crypto lawyer and founder of CryptoLaw US, has launched his campaign, challenging incumbent Senator Elizabeth Warren.</p> 
<p>Announcing his bid as a Republican, Deaton’s campaign and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/deatonforsenate" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.facebook.com/deatonforsenate" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook page</a> went live over the weekend, where he criticized Warren for being ineffective for Massachusetts.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">First, it was schoolyard bullies, then it was greedy corporations and the SEC, and now I am taking on the Washington elites. <a href="https://t.co/XxW0M7kkw9" target="_blank">https://t.co/XxW0M7kkw9</a> <a href="https://t.co/adJVbz4tyn" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/adJVbz4tyn</a></p>— John E Deaton (@JohnEDeaton1) <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnEDeaton1/status/1759950501855088912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">February 20, 2024</a>
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<p>Deaton, known for his support of <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/ripple/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/ripple/">Ripple</a> and involvement in significant legal battles within the crypto industry, has been vocal about his disagreements with Warren and SEC Chair <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/gary-gensler/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/gary-gensler/">Gary Gensler</a>‘s approach to cryptocurrency regulation.</p> 
<p>In 2021, he sought to intervene in the SEC’s <a href="https://crypto.news/live/ripple-vs-sec/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/live/ripple-vs-sec/">lawsuit</a> against Ripple on behalf of <a href="https://crypto.news/price/xrp/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/price/xrp/">XRP</a> holders, arguing their interests were not adequately represented.</p> 
<p>“I’m not running on crypto,” Deaton told the <a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/20/nation/john-deaton-elizabeth-warren-us-senate-race-2024-massachusetts/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/02/20/nation/john-deaton-elizabeth-warren-us-senate-race-2024-massachusetts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Globe</a>, despite his significant involvement in the crypto sector. His decision to enter the political arena follows previous public considerations of challenging Warren, emphasizing a desire to confront her policies directly.</p> 
<p>Senator <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/elizabeth-warren/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/elizabeth-warren/">Warren</a>, a noted critic of the cryptocurrency industry, has advocated for stricter regulatory measures, including <a href="https://crypto.news/us-senator-elizabeth-warren-introduces-bill-to-crack-down-on-crypto/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/us-senator-elizabeth-warren-introduces-bill-to-crack-down-on-crypto/">anti-money laundering</a> legislation concerning digital assets. Her stance has sparked debate within the crypto community, with some arguing that her policies could hinder innovation.</p> 
<p> Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/crypto-community-voices-skepticism-of-elizabeth-warrens-crypto-bill/"> Crypto community voices skepticism of Elizabeth Warren’s crypto bill </a> </p>

Elizabeth Warren challenged by pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton in Senate race

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