John Deaton, a prominent advocate for XRP, has announced his intention to go head-to-head with Senator Elizabeth Warren in the Massachusetts Senate race. Deaton, known for his support of cryptocurrencies, is calling on his extensive social media following to financially support his campaign.
In a post on the platform X (formerly Twitter), Deaton informed his 324,100 followers that he has invested $500,000 of his personal funds into the senate campaign. Despite Warren’s 11-year tenure in Massachusetts, Deaton remains optimistic about his chances of challenging her.
The election is set to take place on September 3. While Deaton has already contributed 50% of the campaign funds, he is urging his followers to help raise an additional $500,000, which can be donated in either traditional currency or cryptocurrency.
Deaton emphasized the importance of self-belief and the need for support from his followers, stating, “You must believe in yourself, if I could self-fund I would, because freedom is on the line. I need your help. I’m trying to raise $1 million by the end of the quarter.”
Notably, on March 4, Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, revealed that he has made a donation to Deaton’s campaign. Hoskinson expressed the need for individuals who are willing to challenge the establishment and fight against the influence of banks in shaping regulations that could harm the crypto industry.
Deaton officially launched his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts on February 20, as previously reported by Cointelegraph. In a video released on his X account, Deaton highlighted his campaign’s focus on challenging the Washington elites and criticized Senator Warren for her lack of productivity in serving Massachusetts.
Although Deaton is avoiding directly addressing cryptocurrency matters in his campaign, it is widely known that tensions exist between him and government officials who are critical of the industry, including Senator Warren. In December 2023, Warren raised concerns about the close relationship between the crypto industry and Washington insiders, suggesting that some government officials may be using their public service positions to secure future lobbying roles in the digital asset sector.