“XRP-Lawyer” John Deaton Makes Another Bid for US Senate
- John E. Deaton, a prominent cryptocurrency lawyer and XRP advocate, announced his candidacy for the US Senate in Massachusetts for 2026 after losing the 2024 election by 20 points.
- Deaton gained prominence representing XRP holders in the SEC’s case against Ripple and provided extensive commentary on crypto legal matters through his website and YouTube channel.
- The crypto community responded positively to his announcement, with major exchanges like Ripple, Gemini and Kraken having supported his previous campaign.
- Despite the announcement, XRP prices declined 5% in 24 hours, though the broader crypto market also corrected.
John E. Deaton announced he will run again for a seat in the US Senate in 2026. The…
