Pro-crypto Republican Bernie Moreno has won the Ohio Senate seat, defeating incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown, a known crypto opponent. The victory, confirmed at 4:27 am UTC on November 6, adds a pro-crypto voice to the Senate while removing a significant barrier to crypto legislation. Moreno, an outsider with endorsements from notable Republicans including Donald Trump, garnered significant financial support, making the race the most expensive in Senate history with over $500 million spent mostly by political action committees. He has vowed to advocate for the creation of a Bitcoin national reserve and for regulatory clarity, countering the narrative that the crypto industry seeks no regulation. Moreno has a background in blockchain, being a founder of Blockland Cleveland and co-founder of Champ Titles, which utilizes blockchain for vehicle ownership management. His past political attempts include a suspended campaign in 2022 after Trump advised him to withdraw.

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