John Deaton, a lawyer who supports cryptocurrency, has announced his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate.

John Deaton, a prominent cryptocurrency consultant and XRP advocate, has announced his candidacy for the 2026 U.S. Senate as the Massachusetts delegate. If Republicans vote for him, Deaton will qualify for the party's nomination, a significant boost to his November campaign. Unlike his previous campaign, cryptocurrency is not on the basis of his platform.