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Elizabeth Warren Surprisingly Shifts on Crypto Debating Deaton
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren appeared to have softened her previously hardline stance against the cryptocurrency industry. During a recent debate with XRP advocate John Deaton, Warren signaled a more measured approach to digital assets.
The shift comes as cryptocurrency increasingly emerges as a political priority in the US election campaign.
Elizabeth Warren Signals Softer Crypto Approach
The Senator’s debate with rival aspirant John Deaton on Tuesday sparked speculation on whether Elizabeth Warren is rethinking her approach to the growing industry. The current Massachusetts Senator, who has often criticized cryptocurrencies for their potential to enable illicit activities and evade regulation, took a more balanced position this time.
“I’m all for having a crypto system if people want to buy and sell crypto. All I want is for them to follow the same rules as everyone else,” Warren expressed.
This statement reflects a significant departure from her prior rhetoric, which has often focused on the risks and downsides of crypto. While Warren emphasized the need for regulation and consumer protections, her openness to the idea of a functioning crypto market caught many by surprise.
Read more: Crypto Regulation: What Are the Benefits and Drawbacks?
The remarks came as Warren clashed with John Deaton, a prominent attorney and advocate for the crypto industry. Deaton highlighted Warren’s past efforts to regulate or outright ban cryptocurrencies and called her out for previous attempts to stifle the industry.
“It’s hardly surprising that industry players would back a pro-crypto candidate when you’ve tried to ban them,” Deaton said.
Warren, however, quickly responded by accusing Deaton of having financial ties to the crypto industry. She claimed that “90% of Deaton’s campaign” was funded by the crypto sector, suggesting this could compromise his integrity if elected.
“If John Deaton goes to Washington, his crypto buddies are going to want a return on their investment,” said Warren.
Taken together, the debate displays the deep ideological divide between the Republican and Democrat candidates. Specifically, while Warren focused on enforcing stricter rules and transparency, Deaton emphasized the potential benefits of supporting crypto innovation.
Deaton’s Criticism and Political Jabs as Warren’s Position on Crypto Evolves
Deaton did not hold back in his criticism of Warren’s stance, both in the debate and in his wider advocacy efforts. He pointedly said that Senator Warren should attack inflation the way she attacks crypto. He hinted that her efforts to curtail the industry have distracted from other pressing economic issues.
In a light-hearted but sharp comment, Deaton also mentioned his role in helping Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple, donate XRP to Vice President Kamala Harris, Warren’s candidate of choice.
“Madam Vice President, if you’re watching, you’re welcome,” Deaton quipped.
This was an allusion to the irony of supporting a candidate with links to Warren despite her anti-crypto history. It remains to be seen whether this marks a full pivot for Warren or simply a strategic recalibration. Galaxy’s head of Research, Alex Thorn, said Warren showed consistency in her remarks.
“No warren’s being consistent. May seem reasonable when she says same rules as the banks, but she means applying BSA compliance to non-custodial entities like wallets, software devs, smart contracts, miners, validators, which is effectively a ban on blockchain networks themselves,” Thorn commented.
Others like Caitlin Long, Custodia Bank founder, said Warren is okay with big banks jumping the Federal Reserve’s line. Nevertheless, her position seems to have evolved. Warren’s statement, “I’m all for having a crypto system,” as long as it adheres to banking rules and consumer protections, suggests she is not abandoning her regulatory goals.
Instead, she may recognize cryptocurrency’s growing importance in the global economy and adjust her approach to focus more on accountability rather than outright opposition.
Read more: How Can Blockchain Be Used for Voting in 2024?
Deaton’s closing remarks reflected this shift as well, noting that Warren was “not very anti-crypto tonight.” The debate has raised new questions about the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the US as the November elections approach.
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Winklevoss Urges Scrutiny of FTX and SBF Political Donations
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss has called for a renewed investigation into the dropped campaign finance charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of the now-defunct FTX exchange.
Winklevoss emphasized the need for the incoming US Attorney General to address unresolved concerns about how these charges, tied to election interference involving stolen customer funds, were handled.
Winklevoss Demands Probe Into FTX-Linked Election Interference Accusations
In a November 23 post on X, Winklevoss expressed the belief that the campaign finance allegations remain a critical issue. He pointed to the Department of Justice under Merrick Garland, which declined to pursue these charges due to extradition technicalities with the Bahamian government.
According to Winklevoss, the DOJ chose not to work through the required legal processes to include the campaign finance violations in the indictment, leaving the matter unaddressed.
“Merrick Garland’s DOJ refused to pursue campaign finance charges against SBF because they were not included in his extradition…Since when has paperwork stood in between a prosecutor and adding more charges? Especially when it involves election interference with $100m of stolen customer funds,” Winklevoss stated.
Federal prosecutors initially dropped the campaign finance charge last year, attributing their decision to objections from Bahamian authorities. This charge involved over $100 million allegedly funneled from Alameda Research to fund more than 300 political contributions.
According to the indictment, these contributions, often made through straw donors or corporate funds, aimed to enhance Bankman-Fried’s influence in Washington, D.C.
The indictment also noted that Bankman-Fried became a top political donor in the 2022 midterm elections. He allegedly used the funds to gain favor with candidates across party lines, potentially shaping legislation favorable to FTX and the broader crypto industry.
Winklevoss’ remarks come as other key figures in the FTX collapse face their consequences. While Caroline Ellison and Ryan Salame received sentences of two years and 7.5 years, respectively, Gary Wang and Nishad Singh avoided prison by cooperating with prosecutors. Bankman-Fried is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and other crimes.
Meanwhile, FTX has announced plans to implement its approved reorganization strategy starting in January. The exchange’s bankruptcy managers have recovered billions of dollars for creditors and are intensifying efforts to reclaim assets held by other entities.
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Why a New Solana All-Time High May Be Near
Solana’s (SOL) price clinched a new all-time high of $264.39 during the trading session on November 23. Its price has since witnessed a 3% correction, causing the popular altcoin to exchange hands at $255.12 as of this writing.
Despite this pullback, the bullish bias toward the altcoin strengthens. An assessment of its daily chart highlights two reasons why a new Solana all-time high may be on the horizon.
Solana Bulls Relegates Its Bears
On the SOL/USD one-day chart, its price is positioned above the green line of its Super Trend indicator. This indicator measures the overall direction and strength of a price trend. It appears as a line on the chart, changing color based on the prevailing trend: green signifies an uptrend, while red indicates a downtrend.
When the Super Trend line is above an asset’s price, it signals a downtrend, suggesting continued bearish momentum. In Solana’s case, when the Super Trend line turns green and moves below the price, buyers are in control.
This green line often acts as a support level, where increased buying pressure can drive a rebound following price dips. For Solana, this support is currently set at $213.53.
Further, the coin’s price rests significantly above its Ichimoku Cloud, confirming this bullish outlook. This indicator tracks the momentum of an asset’s market trends and identifies potential support/resistance levels.
When an asset’s price rests above the Ichimoku Cloud, it signals a bullish trend. It indicates that the asset is on an upward trend with the potential for further gains. In this case, the Cloud is a dynamic support zone below the price, reinforcing bullish sentiment.
SOL Price Prediction: New High on the Horizon
At press time, SOL trades at $255.12, below the new resistance at its all-time high of $264.39. If buying pressure strengthens further, the coin’s price will flip this level into a support floor and attempt to touch a new peak.
On the other hand, if profit-taking activity resurges, SOL’s price will shed some of its current gains to trade at $231.35. Should this level fail to hand, SOL’s price will fall toward the support formed by its Super Trend indicator at $213.53. This will invalidate the possibility of a new Solana all-time high in the near term.
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