Ripple Chief Technology Officer Emeritus David Schwartz donated XRP this week to support pro-crypto attorney John Deaton's U.S. Senate campaign. The transaction, confirmed on-chain, adds a prominent figure from the XRP ecosystem to Deaton's list of donors as he seeks office.
The donation
Schwartz, who served as Ripple's CTO and remains a key technical voice for the company, contributed an undisclosed amount of XRP. Neither Schwartz nor Deaton's campaign has disclosed the exact sum, but the on-chain transfer was picked up by blockchain trackers. Schwartz did not publicly announce the move.
The candidate
Deaton, a lawyer who has publicly advocated for clearer crypto regulations, is running for the U.S. Senate. His campaign has positioned him as a pro-innovation candidate, drawing support from part of the crypto community. The donation from a Ripple executive could help Deaton build credibility with pro-crypto voters and raise additional funds.
What comes next
Deaton's campaign continues ahead of the 2026 primary season. The contribution from Schwartz is one of the early high-profile crypto donations this election cycle, though the race is still months from its first test at the ballot box.
