US Senator Elizabeth Warren secured her third term in Massachusetts. She defeated Republican challenger John Deaton, a high-profile attorney and advocate for cryptocurrency.

The Associated Press announced the victory on Tuesday night at around 8 p.m. as Warren claimed 73% of the vote compared to Deaton’s 26%.

Deaton faced an uphill battle in his first political campaign despite his popularity within the crypto community as an outspoken XRP advocate and broader calls for friendly regulation. He emerged as a Republican Senate nominee by defeating rivals Robert Antonellis and Ian Cain in a three-way primary.

His campaign received significant support from prominent figures in the crypto industry, including billionaire Mark Cuban. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse also endorsed Deaton, commending his commitment to advocating for the digital asset sector. This backing raised Deaton’s profile and highlighted the contrast between him and Warren, particularly in their differing views on cryptocurrency regulation.

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Throughout his campaign, Deaton focused on his vision for a balanced regulatory approach to crypto. In an interview with BeInCrypto, he previously expressed his belief that “overregulation” would stifle innovation and harm American competitiveness.

This stance resonated with crypto advocates. Nevertheless, it struggled to capture a broad base of support among traditional voters in Massachusetts. Warren’s record as a seasoned legislator held strong appeal.

Meanwhile, Senator Warren, a powerful figure known for her prior stance against the crypto industry, softened her tone in recent weeks.

“I’m all for having a cryptosystem if people want to buy and sell crypto. All I want is for them to follow the same rules as everyone else,” Warren said.

Previously, she had called for strict measures to rein in crypto, often framing it as a risk to consumers and a tool for financial crime. Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, has been a vocal critic of Warren’s approach to digital assets, often labeling her perspective as “outdated” and “overly restrictive.”

Warren’s victory likely ensures that regulatory scrutiny of digital assets will remain on the agenda in Washington. However, her recent shift from harsh critique to a more balanced tone could signal a new phase in the crypto-regulation debate.

Although Deaton lost by a large margin, his campaign showcased the increasing prominence of cryptocurrency issues in US politics. His platform resonated with crypto-friendly voters and industry advocates who view the sector as the future of finance.

Despite his defeat, Deaton struck a conciliatory tone in his concession speech. He extended an offer to collaborate on areas of mutual interest, suggesting potential bipartisan efforts even on contentious topics.

“I just called Senator Warren and congratulated her on her victory. If there was something that you think I could be helpful with, for example, women’s reproductive rights or issues we agree upon… I wouldn’t hesitate to offer my assistance,” Deaton said.

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Moving forward, Deaton said he would continue advocating for clear and reasonable crypto policies. Specifically, he would remain involved in the Ripple versus SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) case regarding XRP’s status.

Bitget, a leading crypto exchange, opened a transparent new listing application portal for project teams. This comes shortly after several other crypto exchanges face allegations of charging huge fees for token listing.

Bitget will not charge project teams to receive a listing, but the exchange demands high standards for all listed tokens.

Bitget’s Token Listing

Crypto exchange Bitget opened a new application portal for token listings, according to a press release shared with BeInCrypto. Bitget promised that the portal would include enhanced due diligence and a rigid review process for token listings and generally aim to provide project teams with transparency. This comes one day after a major token listing controversy from Binance and Coinbase.

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Specifically, several token developers and community leaders described incidents where these exchanges asked for exorbitant listing fees. These include an alleged demand for 15% of one team’s total token reserve or similar expenses to receive a listing. Major exchange listings can significantly increase token valuation and trade volume, leading some to pay high premiums.

In this controversy, several parties from both sides have advocated for the growing decentralized exchange sector. However, Bitget is a centralized exchange, and it’s using this new listing portal to claim it’s a transparent one.

“[We] at Bitget strive to create a platform where crypto gems can truly shine. Bitget prioritizes projects with strong innovation, network effects, and ecosystem value. Our listing and security team work closely to make sure we bring trustworthy projects on the platform. We aim to… [drive] continuous innovation and prosperity in the crypto industry,” Bitget CEO Gracy Chen stated.

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Bitget emphasized that it does not charge any fees during the listing application process, whether to begin or as payment for assessment services. The firm also claims to collaborate with project teams in several steps and monitor tokens after the official listing. Underperforming tokens may even face delisting if they fail to meet quality standards continually.

However, the process isn’t easy. Above all, Bitget asks potential clients to report any improper conduct or conflicts of interest from company representatives.