Elizabeth Warren wins third term, defeats crypto advocate John Deaton in Massachusetts

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren was re-elected to a third straight term in the Massachusetts Senate race, defeating her Republican challenger John Deaton, according to the Associated Press.

Warren, who serves on both the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Banking Committee, is often referred to as “anti-crypto” due to her fervent advocacy for strict crypto regulation and outspoken criticism towards the sector.

She proposed legislation to extend anti-money laundering obligations to a wide range of crypto service providers, including digital wallet operators and miners, who many in the crypto community view as too intrusive.

Deaton, who has received support from high-profile figures including Mark Cuban and Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, is a prominent crypto advocate and lawyer known for his strong support of crypto. He is recognized for his involvement in legal actions related to Ripple.

The candidates clashed over crypto policy during an October debate, with Warren criticizing Deaton’s ties to the industry.

“He says he really made the crypto people crazy, so crazy that they came here to Massachusetts and are funding 90% of his campaign to try to take back this Senate seat to take it away from me,” said Warren.

Deaton responded by questioning Warren’s approach to crypto. He also said Bitcoin could eliminate predatory banking practices and help people without access to traditional banking services participate in the financial system.

“Her bill bans self-custody of cryptocurrencies in America, but it allows banks to keep Bitcoin, another example of how Senator Warren’s policies don’t help the poor, they don’t help not the working class. She supports accredited investor rules that exclude 85% of the U.S. population,” Deaton said. “His policies absolutely harm the poor. »

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