US President Donald Trump signed a funding bill that ends the record 43 day US government shutdown and restarts federal operations. The bill keeps the US government funded until Jan. 30, giving Congress more time to negotiate a broader 2026 budget. As agencies reopen, crypto regulation work resumes at the SEC and CFTC, while the Bitcoin price shows little immediate reaction.
Trump signs funding bill and ends record US government shutdown
The funding bill cleared the Senate on Monday and then passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. President Trump signed the funding bill only a few hours after the House vote, formally ending the US government shutdown and restarting normal operations.
During the 43 day US government shutdown, many departments reduced services or delayed decisions. Staff in several agencies worked with limited capacity, which slowed reviews and regulatory processes, including some steps tied to crypto regulation.
Now, with the bill in place until Jan. 30, lawmakers have a short window to agree on a wider funding plan for 2026. If they do not reach a deal before the next deadline, another US government shutdown risk could return, affecting federal work again.
Healthcare dispute drove US government shutdown standoff
A dispute over healthcare funding was a key reason for the long US government shutdown. Democratic lawmakers pushed to increase healthcare support inside the funding bill. Republican lawmakers wanted to approve the bill first and then address healthcare changes afterward.
Because the two sides did not agree on the timing, the bill stalled and the US government shutdown continued. The disagreement kept the government in partial closure until Congress moved the funding bill forward this week.
After signing the funding bill, President Trump said he is open to further talks with Democrats on healthcare.
“I’m always willing to work with anyone, including the other party,”
Trump said. He added,
“We’ll work on something having to do with health care. We can do a lot better.”
Those comments point to possible new negotiations, while the government remains open.
Crypto regulation resumes as SEC and CFTC reopen after US shutdown
The end of the US government shutdown sends employees back to key financial regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). These agencies handle major parts of crypto regulation, from securities oversight to derivatives rules.
Several issuers have spot crypto ETF applications pending at the SEC. During the US government shutdown, progress on many filings slowed because staff and decision-makers were not fully available. With offices open again, the SEC can continue reviewing those spot crypto ETF proposals and other crypto-related submissions.
At the same time, the CFTC is moving ahead with a Nov. 19 confirmation hearing for Mike Selig, President Trump’s pick to lead the agency. A confirmed CFTC chair would guide how crypto regulation applies to derivatives markets, including futures tied to Bitcoin price and other digital assets.
Earlier, the SEC chair stated there would be no “lax enforcement” on crypto under market structure rules. With the US government shutdown over, that stance now returns to the forefront as staff resume investigations, enforcement actions, and policy work in crypto regulation.
GENIUS Act stablecoin review and flat Bitcoin price reaction
The end of the US government shutdown also allows the US Treasury to continue work on the GENIUS Act stablecoin proposal. Treasury officials now can review public feedback collected between early October and the start of November. That feedback focuses on how stablecoin rules should look under the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework.
Because the GENIUS Act stablecoin proposal deals with dollar-linked tokens, the next steps could shape how issuers operate inside the United States. The review process will likely examine comments from banks, crypto firms, and policy groups that submitted responses before the US government shutdown disrupted normal schedules.
Despite the political move that ended the US government shutdown, the Bitcoin price has stayed mostly flat. Market data shows only limited Bitcoin price movement after Trump signed the funding bill. In some previous shutdown episodes, the reopening of the US government lined up with strong Bitcoin price rallies. This time, trading remains calm while agencies restart crypto regulation work, the SEC and CFTC return to full staffing, and Treasury continues its review of the GENIUS Act stablecoin feedback.
Disclosure:This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Kriptoworld.com accepts no liability for any errors in the articles or for any financial loss resulting from incorrect information.
Tatevik Avetisyan is an editor at Kriptoworld who covers emerging crypto trends, blockchain innovation, and altcoin developments. She is passionate about breaking down complex stories for a global audience and making digital finance more accessible.
📅 Published: November 13, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: November 13, 2025
