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As the 2024 US election season reaches its final stages, political and financial communities alike are closely watching the outcomes in both traditional polls and digital prediction markets. In Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren decisively secured her Senate seat for a third term, defeating crypto-supportive Republican challenger John Deaton. Meanwhile, in the race for the presidency, former President Donald Trump holds a strong lead over Vice President Kamala Harris on Polymarket. However, Polymarket’s rules mean that payouts could be delayed until Inauguration Day unless major media networks reach a consensus on the winner. Elizabeth Warren Secures Third Senate Term in Massachusetts, Defeats Crypto-Friendly John Deaton Democrat Elizabeth Warren has retained her seat in the United States Senate, triumphing over crypto-friendly Republican challenger John Deaton in Massachusetts. With approximately 74% of the vote from around 145,000 counted ballots, Warren claimed a landslide victory, reaffirming her influence in US politics as she embarks on her third term. The Associated Press confirmed her victory as well as an overall Democratic win in Massachusetts, which secured 11 electoral votes for Vice President Kamala Harris. The outcome extends Warren’s tenure, which began in 2013, with her popularity largely rooted in her advocacy for consumer rights, stricter regulations on financial markets, and an outspoken stance against the cryptocurrency industry. In contrast, Deaton, a prominent attorney known for his support of cryptocurrency rights, posed a unique challenge by rallying the crypto community and securing substantial financial backing from major industry players like Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, the co-founders of Gemini, and Ripple Labs.  Warren, known for her critical views on cryptocurrency, has consistently advocated for stringent oversight, arguing that digital assets pose risks to financial stability and enable illicit activities. In the past, she has pushed for regulatory frameworks to increase transparency and accountability within the sector, calling for…

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