U.S. Crypto Regulatory Agencies Resume Operations as Government Shutdown Ends
The 43-day U.S. government shutdown has concluded with President Trump signing a funding bill, reactivating key crypto regulators. SEC and CFTC staff return to pending ETF approvals and policy decisions, though markets showed muted reaction compared to historical post-shutdown rallies.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins proposes a 'token taxonomy' framework to clarify securities classification of digital assets. Speaking at the Fed's FinTech Conference, Atkins suggested most cryptocurrencies—including commodities, collectibles, and utility tokens—may fall outside traditional securities regulations.