Why Rep. Bryan Steil thinks the government shutdown won’t delay crypto regulation: CNBC Crypto World

Market Trends & Cryptocurrency Performance - Bitcoin reclaimed the $122,000 level after a pullback [1] - Ether slipped below $4,500 [1] - XRP dipped to $287 [2] - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq moved higher, driven by the AI trade [2] Regulatory Landscape & Legislative Efforts - Lawmakers aimed to get crypto market regulation to President Trump's desk by the end of 2025 [3] - A government shutdown could potentially put the goal of passing crypto regulation by the end of the year at risk [4][5] - There is an opportunity to get clarity across the line by the end of the year, despite the government shutdown [6] - The House bill is recommended as the base text for Senate legislation to expedite the process [8][10] - The Genius Act prohibits issuers from offering interest on accounts [18][20] SEC & Regulatory Oversight - The SEC is expected to take the first round of oversight and regulation of digital asset treasury companies (DATs) [25] - Congress is the backstop to the SEC and may add additional legislation if needed [26][27] - The SEC should enforce the law and hold bad actors accountable, rather than stifle innovation [27][28]