US Government Shutdown Ends After 43 Days, Crypto Agencies Resume Operations

TLDR

• President Trump signed a funding bill ending the 43-day government shutdown on November 13, 2025
• The funding measure passed the House with a 222-209 vote and extends through January 30, 2026
• SEC and CFTC operations resume after staff furloughs, allowing crypto ETF applications to move forward
• Senate Agriculture Committee published draft legislation defining CFTC’s role in crypto spot markets
• Mike Selig’s confirmation hearing for CFTC head position is scheduled for November 19

President Trump signed legislation on November 13 ending the longest government shutdown in US history. The 43-day closure officially ended when Trump approved the funding bill just after 10 p.m. ET.

The House of Representatives passed the measure with a 222-209 vote on Wednesday evening. Six Democrats joined 216 Republicans in supporting the bill. The Senate had already approved the funding measure on Monday after weeks of negotiations.

The funding package keeps the government operating through January 30, 2026. This gives lawmakers more time to negotiate a broader spending plan for the rest of the year. Healthcare funding proved to be a major sticking point during negotiations.

Democrats wanted increased healthcare support in the immediate bill. Republicans preferred to address healthcare issues after passing the funding measure. Trump stated he would work with Democrats on healthcare solutions going forward.

Impact on Crypto Regulation

The reopening allows the Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission to resume normal operations. Both agencies had furloughed staff during the shutdown. This interrupted their work on cryptocurrency regulations and applications.

Multiple crypto ETF issuers have pending applications with the SEC. These companies were waiting for approval to launch spot-crypto exchange-traded funds. Some firms used a procedural workaround to launch products without explicit SEC approval during the shutdown.

The CFTC can now move forward with Mike Selig’s confirmation hearing scheduled for November 19. Trump nominated Selig to lead the agency. The Senate Agriculture Committee also published draft legislation this week defining the CFTC’s authority over crypto spot markets.

Treasury and IRS Resume Work

The Treasury Department can now review public feedback on the GENIUS Act. This stablecoin-focused legislation collected public comments between early October and early November. The Treasury needs to process these responses as part of the regulatory process.

The IRS and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency can resume their rulemaking activities. Both agencies had paused work on analyzing feedback for proposed regulations. This includes responses to rules connected with the GENIUS Act.

The crypto markets showed little reaction to the shutdown’s end. Bitcoin prices remained stable following the news. Past government reopenings have sometimes triggered rallies in crypto markets.

The Senate vote to end the shutdown required compromise from both parties. Democrats gave up key demands to pass the measure. Republicans agreed to hold a vote on Affordable Care Act subsidies, though it failed.

The 43-day shutdown set a new record for the longest federal government closure. These shutdowns have become increasingly common in recent years. The current funding bill provides a three-month window for lawmakers to reach a longer-term agreement.

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