Government Shutdown Complicates Crypto Regulation Progress

[cryptobro]

The 36-day government shutdown is threatening to derail momentum for the digital asset market structure bill, even as bipartisan talks continue.

With agencies like the SEC and CFTC operating at limited capacity, lawmakers are split on whether to advance crypto legislation before a funding bill to reopen the government.

Still, senators including Cynthia Lummis remain optimistic, saying, “We’re making tremendous progress at the staff level every single day.”

[Nahid Hossen]

Every political delay pushes crypto clarity further into 2025.

[EmTeam]

Regulatory gridlock hurts innovation more than volatility ever did. 🧩