The U.S. government continues its unprecedented 38-day shutdown as the Senate prepares to vote on a funding bill that could temporarily reopen government operations. The bill, proposed by the House of Representatives as a continuing resolution, will be debated in the Senate. However, achieving the necessary 60-vote threshold remains uncertain, following multiple unsuccessful attempts in recent weeks. Discussions on the digital asset market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act or Responsible Financial Innovation Act, continue despite the shutdown. This legislation seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies within the U.S. Despite the ongoing shutdown, lawmakers are still receiving their salaries, unlike many affected government agencies where furloughs and unpaid work have resulted in significant disruptions. However, legislative efforts related to cryptocurrency regulation appear on hold due to the pressing matter of resolving the shutdown. The future of the bipartisan bill remains uncertain, particularly as Democrats continue demanding a healthcare subsidies extension and reversal of funding cuts from July’s legislation. This raises questions about the feasibility of the Republicans’ proposed timeline for this crucial piece of legislation. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, an ardent supporter of market structure legislation, had previously stated that it would be addressed by the Senate Banking Committee by late September, followed by the Senate Agriculture Committee in October and ultimately signed into law by 2026. However, given the ongoing government shutdown and the upcoming holiday season, this timeline is facing a significant challenge.