Senator Elizabeth Warren, a U.S. Senator championing consumer protection, joins attorney John Deaton, a prominent crypto advocate. They dive into the CFTC's recent charges against Uniswap for illegal derivatives trading, highlighting a rift within the CFTC itself. The discussion also touches on Ripple's legal troubles and the potential implications of a newly upgraded hacking tool affecting blockchain technologies. The duo engages in a lively debate on the responsibilities of 'crypto billionaires' in today's market.

CFTC Commissioner Summer Mersinger and US Senate candidate John Deaton discuss the seriousness of the crypto industry, the need for regulatory oversight, crypto's impact on the upcoming election, and the changing stance of the Biden administration on cryptocurrency in a lively podcast from Consensus 2024.