John Deaton, a cryptocurrency advocate and winner of the Massachusetts Republican primary for the US Senate, has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its aggressive regulation of the cryptocurrency industry. Deaton claims that the SEC's strict rules have cost small investors over $15 billion and calls their actions gross overreach. He also accuses Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren of being unwilling to oppose the SEC's stance on crypto, prompting him to enter the upcoming election. While the SEC recently clarified that cryptocurrencies themselves are not considered securities, Deaton argues that this change is too late given the already significant financial impact on regular investors. The agency's regulatory tactics and their effects on individual investors have faced increasing scrutiny, and as Deaton continues his Senate campaign, the debate over cryptocurrency regulation is expected to become a heated topic.



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