Winklevoss Twins Donate $1M Bitcoin to John Deaton’s Campaign

As a seasoned researcher with extensive experience in the crypto industry and a keen observer of political developments, I find the recent donations by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss to John Deaton’s campaign against Senator Elizabeth Warren particularly noteworthy. The twins’ decision to invest half a million dollars each in Bitcoin for this cause underscores their strong stance on the importance of supporting pro-crypto and pro-business figures in politics.


The co-founders of Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, have made individual contributions of $500,000 each in Bitcoin for John Deaton’s political campaign opposing Senator Elizabeth Warren in Massachusetts.

Deaton, a prominent lawyer and cryptocurrency supporter, has recently garnered approval from influential individuals within the crypto community. He is recognized for his stance against perceived unjust actions taken by Senator Warren and her allies.

The Winklevoss twins have publicly expressed their disagreement with Senator Warren’s perspectives on cryptocurrencies, arguing that her stance could negatively impact the US economy.

John Deaton recently made a significant contribution of $500,000 worth of bitcoin (approximately 8 BTC) to the campaign of @DeatonforSenate. This donation aims to support his bid in unseating Senator Elizabeth Warren from her position in the US Senate. As an advocate for bitcoin and crypto, as well as a supporter of business interests, Deaton intends to bring an end to Warren’s perceived hostility towards cryptocurrency.— Cameron Winklevoss (@cameron) July 18, 2024

Tyler Winklevoss expressed his viewpoint: “John Deaton merits the title of American hero, in contrast to Elizabeth Warren. John Deaton advocates for Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and businesses, while Elizabeth Warren does not hold such a stance. The twins believe that Warren is misusing government power to unjustly impede the crypto industry, making it difficult for crypto companies to access banking services.”

The Winklevoss brothers hold the view that Warren holds excessive power over regulatory bodies such as the SEC and FDIC. They argue that these agencies, headed by Gary Gensler and Martin Gruenberg respectively, have been more actively investigating and suing cryptocurrency companies due to her influence. (Paraphrased version)

As a seasoned political analyst with a keen interest in the goings-on within the Massachusetts political scene, I find the recent development between Ripple and the Commonwealth Unity Fund quite intriguing. According to reports, Ripple, the fintech company, has generously donated one million dollars to this newly formed super PAC, which was set up by attorney James Murphy, also known as @MetaLawMan. Murphy himself contributed $50,000 to the fund.

— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) July 15, 2024

The twins have recently gained attention by contributing a million dollars worth of Bitcoin to Donald Trump’s previous presidential campaign. Nonetheless, their donation was subsequently refunded as a result of hitting the donation limit.

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2024-07-19 04:20