SEC & CFTC Resume Operations After 43-Day Shutdown; Crypto Markets React Positively

Following a 43-day government shutdown, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have resumed full operations. This resumption comes with a renewed focus on cryptocurrency market regulation, particularly around exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals. The SEC is prioritising review of pending applications, while the CFTC will concentrate on leveraged trading regulations. 📈