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JAKARTA - John Deaton, a lawyer known as a supporter of the crypto industry, recently made an offer to lead an investigation into the alleged "Operation Choke Point 2.0". This is an attempt to restrict crypto companies to banking services.
In his upload on platform X (formerly Twitter) on January 4, 2025, Deaton directed this proposal to President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other members of the upcoming government.
Deaton stated that this investigation is not only important to the crypto industry, but also concerns broader institutional integrity. He stressed that failure to respond to the action could create dangerous precedents where regulatory agencies can secretly pressure entire industries they do not approve of, which in turn could hinder innovation and economic opportunities.
Many people, including some in the crypto industry, underestimate how important ChokePoint 2.0 is. This is a bigger problem than just the Ripple case which I consider the biggest law enforcement action of the SEC that does not involve fraud in modern history," Deaton wrote.
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In his bid, Deaton offered to lead the investigation without a salary, arguing that the American public is more entitled to the truth than he receives additional salaries financed by taxpayers.
The offer comes after significant legal developments in Coinbase's case, in which the court allows the company to access uncensored documents from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This document has the potential to provide further insight into the role played by federal institutions in the alleged operations.
Deaton submitted this proposal after losing the Massachusetts Senate election, in which he competed against Senator Elizabeth Warren, known as a crypto critic.
During the campaign, Deaton criticized Warren for prioritizing anti-crypto policies rather than overcoming important problems faced by working-class communities. With future leadership changes, many crypto supporters hope that the Trump administration can reduce the existing regulatory burden and provide wider space for the industry to thrive.