Digital asset lawyer and advocate John Deaton says the “war against crypto” isn’t dead despite the recent shift in US presidential administrations. Deaton says on the social media platform X that there are still important cases going on even though Gary Gensler isn’t running the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) anymore. The lawyer notes […]
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XRP supporter and pro-crypto lawyer John Deaton says he wants to help the incoming Trump Administration investigate “Operation Choke Point 2.0.” Deaton says on the social media platform X that he wouldn’t take a salary and just wants the opportunity to “uncover multiagency coordination and possible corruption” related to the government’s alleged efforts to de-bank […]
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Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney John Deaton expressed his willingness to lead a federal investigation into Chokepoint 2.0. Deaton Calls out Unelected Officials Abusing Their Positions Former Special U.S. Assistant Attorney John Deaton has said it would be “both an honor and a privilege” to lead a federal investigation into Chokepoint 2.0, an alleged government […]
Not investigating Operation Chokepoint 2.0 would create a dangerous precedent where regulatory bodies can suppress whoever they disfavor, Deaton stressed.
Former United States prosecutor and crypto advocate John Deaton has offered the incoming Trump administration to lead a probe into Operation Chokepoint 2.0 — an unconfirmed initiative that allegedly attempted to cut crypto companies from the traditional banking system.
“If these actions go unchallenged, it creates a dangerous precedent where regulatory bodies can quietly suppress entire industries they disfavor, stifling innovation, competition, and economic opportunity,” Deaton said in a Jan. 4 X post addressed to incoming United States President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Department of Government Efficiency leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
“This isn’t just a fight for crypto, it’s a fight against the erosion of institutional integrity and the unchecked power of unelected bureaucrats,” Deaton said in the X post, which was also addressed to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik and David Sacks, who will lead Trump’s AI and crypto “czar.”
XRP supporter and crypto lawyer John Deaton is warning investors about scammers within the burgeoning digital assets industry. In a new lengthy thread on the social media platform X, Deaton says that bad actors are targeting crypto exchange accounts and private wallets with sophisticated scams. “If you get an email with a link do not […]
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have voiced their support for pro-crypto Senate candidate John Deaton in his race against Elizabeth Warren. Armstrong warned that Warren, a vocal crypto critic, has pushed harmful regulations and backed U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s efforts to curb the industry. Musk signaled […]
Armstrong has endorsed pro-crypto Senate candidates, backing Republicans like John Deaton and David McCormick for their stance on digital asset policies.
Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong has endorsed several Republican candidates for the United States Senate in the November elections.
Armstrong took to X on Oct. 20 to show support for pro-crypto Senate candidates, including the pro-XRP (XRP) lawyer John Deaton and former Bridgewater Associates CEO David McCormick.
Both candidates are running under the Republican Party banner, with Deaton running for a Senate seat in Massachusetts and McCormick in Pennsylvania.
In a heated debate for the Massachusetts Senate seat, Elizabeth Warren and John Deaton clashed on the future of cryptocurrency, focusing on bitcoin’s role in banking and its regulation. The conversation highlighted stark contrasts in their views on financial stability and consumer protection. Warren vs. Deaton: Senate Candidates Clash Over Views on Crypto John Deaton, […]
Elizabeth Warren has been a major political figure in Massachusetts for over a decade. While she’s known for championing consumer protection and taking on big banks, her stance on modern financial innovation—particularly her aggressive opposition to cryptocurrency—shows that her leadership is increasingly out of touch with today’s fast-changing economy. Massachusetts needs fresh leadership that embraces […]
John Deaton has discussed his stance on US Federal Reserve CBDCs, regulatory clarity and government accountability in his Senate run.
John Deaton, a prominent voice in the cryptocurrency space, has made his position clear in his run for the United States Senate seat in Massachusetts.
In an interview with Generation Infinity, Deaton discussed his opposition to a US Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency (CBDC) and his broader focus on regulatory clarity and government accountability.
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