John Deaton, a lawyer known for advocating for XRP holders and a former Republican candidate against Senator Elizabeth Warren in the 2024 election, has declared his intention to run for the US Senate again in 2026. At a recent event in Worcester, Massachusetts, he announced his campaign to challenge Democratic Senator Ed Markey. Deaton, who lost to Warren by approximately 700,000 votes, expressed confidence in his chances this time, stating, "I’m winning this time." While his announcement did not focus on digital asset policy, he has previously clashed with Warren over cryptocurrency issues. Deaton gained prominence in the crypto community for his support of XRP holders during Ripple Labs' legal battle with the SEC. The 2026 race may also see Democratic contender Seth Moulton. Markey, who will be 80 next year, has opposed certain crypto initiatives, including the GENIUS stablecoin bill. Deaton's previous campaign received significant backing from crypto executives, raising over $360,000. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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