**Ripple Donates $1M to Support John Deaton's Senate Campaign**

Ripple has donated $1 million to the Commonwealth Unity Fund, backing John Deaton in the Massachusetts Republican senatorial primary against incumbent Democrat Elizabeth Warren, a known crypto critic. Deaton, a lawyer and Ripple advocate, is recognized for his defense of Ripple Labs in the SEC lawsuit.

- **PAC Support**: The Commonwealth Unity Fund, founded by lawyer James Murphy, has received $1 million from Ripple and $50,000 from Murphy.

- **Campaign Funding**: Deaton's campaign has raised $1.7 million, with contributions from notable crypto figures like the Winklevoss twins, Chris Larsen, and Brad Garlinghouse. In contrast, Warren has amassed $18 million.

- **Crypto Community**: Support for Deaton is mixed within the crypto community. While some back him, others like the Fairshake and Sentinel Action Funds, and Coinbase-backed Stand with Crypto, have not endorsed him.

- **Competition**: Deaton faces competition from Ian Cain, co-founder of Qubic Labs, and engineer Robert Antonellis for the Republican nomination. Polls show Warren leading significantly.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving political battle.