The U.S. government shutdown has caused significant delays in the approval of key crypto policies and the launch of new spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was on track to approve ETFs for cryptocurrencies such as Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) this week, but the shutdown has halted the finalization of necessary paperwork. Additionally, market structure legislation, which lawmakers intended to advance by October 2025, faces potential delays. The ongoing shutdown threatens to further disrupt bipartisan discussions on crypto regulation.