Government Shutdown Delays Crypto Regulation Progress, Including the CLARITY Act

Government Shutdown Delays Crypto Regulation Progress

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the cryptocurrency industry is facing a new kind of uncertainty — not from market volatility, but from Washington’s paralysis. The shutdown, now on day 22, has forced federal agencies to suspend or slow down key regulatory work, leaving the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) … Read more

SEC Loosens IPO Rules Amid Shutdown as FinTech Offerings Surge in 2025

SEC Loosens IPO Rules Amid Shutdown as FinTech Offerings Surge in 2025

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is temporarily easing restrictions on companies going public amid the current federal government shutdown, enabling IPOs to proceed without the usual regulator-led review process. The change, announced on Thursday (Oct. 9), means companies may let their registration statements become automatically effective — even if they lack final pricing … Read more