US Congress Races Against Time To Regulate Crypto Amid Shutdown and Midterm Elections

Time is running out for the US Congress to regulate cryptocurrencies, as a historic government shutdown complicates the process further. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has issued a stark warning: unless action is taken within the next few months, progress on crypto legislation will come to a standstill. This urgency arises from several factors, including the 2026 midterm elections which could paralyze any further legislative progress on digital assets.