[U.S. Government Shutdown May Delay Crypto Market Structure Legislation Until 2026] The U.S. government shutdown has lasted for 36 days, setting a historic record and potentially further delaying Congress's progress on the crypto market structure bill. Although the election results have strengthened the Democrats' bargaining position, industry insiders expect the likelihood of the bill being finalized in 2025 to be low, with a possible delay until 2026. White House Digital Assets Advisor Patrick Witt stated that President Trump still demands the final version to be submitted before 2025, but the drafting of the bill's text has been hindered due to large-scale government shutdowns. Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger also pointed out that the likelihood of the bill being delayed until 2026 is increasing.