Bitcoin Updates: Senate Concludes 43-Day Stalemate—Crypto Markets Recover, ETFs Await Approval
- U.S. Senate passes funding bill to end 43-day government shutdown, awaiting House approval to restart SEC/CFTC operations by Thursday. - Crypto markets surge with Bitcoin up 1.8% as ETF reviews and enforcement actions resume, ending regulatory limbo for the sector. - Stablecoin infrastructure gains traction: Circle's USDC blockchain attracts Deutsche Börse, OwlTing reports $19.4B in 2025 payment volumes. - Grayscale files for GBTC IPO while CLARITY Act revival looms, signaling institutional confidence am
After 43 days of halted regulatory processes and stagnant crypto markets due to the U.S. government shutdown, a resolution seems imminent as the Senate approved a funding measure on Monday. The bill, which received support from both parties, now heads to the House for a vote, with experts anticipating a swift conclusion. Should the legislation pass both chambers, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) could be back in action as soon as Thursday,
The conclusion of the shutdown would represent a significant shift for the digital asset industry, which has been in a state of regulatory uncertainty since October. During the shutdown, the SEC and CFTC
Stablecoin infrastructure is also in the spotlight as companies seek to benefit from increasing payment activity. OwlTing, a provider of stablecoin infrastructure,
The reopening of the government may also speed up progress on the CLARITY Act, a long-delayed legislative framework for crypto regulation. Although the bill’s future is still unclear,
As the House gets ready to vote on the funding bill,
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