The article discusses the opinions of pro-Ripple attorney and Republican John Deaton regarding the US Department of Defense's spending and the ongoing legal conflicts between the US SEC and various crypto firms. Deaton shared a TikTok video featuring American comedian Jon Stewart criticizing the Pentagon's budget, and suggested that Elon Musk's D.O.G.E. (possibly referring to a Department of Government Efficiency) could bring accountability to departments like the Pentagon. Deaton also criticized the SEC's tactics in crypto cases and raised concerns about the agency's approach to litigation. The article also mentions speculation about the future direction of the SEC under new leadership and the potential for changes in how the agency handles crypto enforcement cases.
- Content Editor ( cryptopolitan.com )
- 2024-12-21
Pro-XRP lawyer says Elon Musk D.O.G.E. department is necessary, in a new war with SEC’s lawyers