In their second and likely final debate on Oct. 17, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren confronted lawyer John Deaton regarding his ties to the cryptocurrency sector. She accused him of being corrupt, asserting that a significant portion of his wealth and campaign funding comes from crypto. Warren reiterated her previous claims linking cryptocurrency transactions to drug cartels and called for stricter regulations within the industry. In response, Deaton criticized Warren for her relationship with SEC Chair Gary Gensler and claimed she had assisted him in a Senate hearing. When Deaton mentioned his pro-bono work for XRP holders, Warren dismissed it as insufficient charitable contribution, questioning its legitimacy. As early voting approaches on Oct. 19, Warren, who has led Deaton by 20 points in polls, continues to position herself as a staunch opponent of cryptocurrency regulation. Deaton enjoys support from various crypto industry donors, underscoring the polarized views on crypto policy in Massachusetts as they head into the elections.

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