Government Reopening Expected to Accelerate Stalled Crypto Market Structure Bill
The impending end of the government shutdown is expected to revitalize the stalled legislative process for digital asset market structure. Despite the shutdown, the Senate Agriculture Committee leaders unveiled a comprehensive draft crypto bill on Monday, a sign of ongoing bipartisan negotiation.
The delay caused by the shutdown pushed back Republican leaders' initial timeline for passing the bill through the relevant committees by the end of October. However, the path forward remains viable. Senator Thom Tillis has warned of political risks, urging lawmakers to finalize the crypto bill before January or February 2026. Delaying beyond that point could jeopardize the legislation's passage amidst the escalating political climate of the 2026 midterm election campaigns.
