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Warren vs Deaton: Crypto Regulation Debate Heats Up Ahead of U.S. Elections 2024

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Qadir AK

As the early November U.S. elections approach, incumbent Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts and her Republican challenger John Deaton faced off in their first debate in Boston on Tuesday, October 15. The candidates engaged in a lively discussion for over an hour, covering a range of issues, including cryptocurrency regulations, housing inflation, abortion rights, and healthcare.

Warren has the advantage of representing a state that is heavily Democratic, with recent Polymarket polls showing a remarkable 96.7 percent chance of a Democratic win in the upcoming election. Despite this, Deaton is determined to unseat Warren, especially criticizing her stance on the cryptocurrency industry.

Trump Remains Committed

Adding to the tension, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has pledged to protect the crypto sector from Warren and SEC Chair Gary Gensler if elected. This context makes the debate even more significant, particularly because of Deaton’s background in crypto advocacy.

Key Takeaways from Warren vs Deaton Debate

With Deaton coming from a crypto background, after representing more than 70k XRP holders in the Ripple vs SEC case, the crypto regulatory topic was bound to come up during the first debate. As a result, Senator Warren called Deaton out for his campaign being 90 percent funded by the crypto industry.

“If John Deaton goes to Washington, his crypto buddies are going to want a return on their investment,” Warren noted.

A Clash of Ideas

Warren expressed her belief that the Web3 space needs to be regulated to follow established industry standards. However, Deaton countered by accusing Warren of trying to undermine the crypto sector, despite receiving campaign contributions from major players in the industry, including Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen.

“I wish Senator Warren would attack inflation the way she attacks crypto,” Deaton noted.

Which candidate do you believe has the best vision for the crypto industry? Share your insights.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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