From Crypto Legal Advocate to US Senate Candidate | John Deaton
Tue Feb 03 2026
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In this episode, Connor talks with John Deaton, a trial lawyer and prominent legal voice in the crypto space known for representing XRP holders in the SEC's case against Ripple. John discusses his fight against regulatory overreach and his recent entry into politics, running for the US Senate in Massachusetts. They delve into John's stance on issues like crypto regulation, healthcare, housing, energy, and the American Dream. The conversation provides insights into John's transformative journey from law to politics, his campaign platform, and his proposals for economic and social reforms.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:12 - John Deaton's Senate Campaign
10:55 - Healthcare and Economic Challenges
13:49 - John's Crypto Journey
17:39 - The Ripple Lawsuit and XRP
25:17 - Future of Crypto Regulation
27:39 - Conclusion
Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.
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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In this episode, Connor talks with John Deaton, a trial lawyer and prominent legal voice in the crypto space known for representing XRP holders in the SEC's case against Ripple. John discusses his fight against regulatory overreach and his recent entry into politics, running for the US Senate in Massachusetts. They delve into John's stance on issues like crypto regulation, healthcare, housing, energy, and the American Dream. The conversation provides insights into John's transformative journey from law to politics, his campaign platform, and his proposals for economic and social reforms. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 03:12 - John Deaton's Senate Campaign 10:55 - Healthcare and Economic Challenges 13:49 - John's Crypto Journey 17:39 - The Ripple Lawsuit and XRP 25:17 - Future of Crypto Regulation 27:39 - Conclusion Disclaimer: The hosts and the firms they represent may hold stakes in the companies mentioned in this podcast. None of this is financial advice.