The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing for the possibility of a federal government shutdown. The regulatory agency stated it will focus on critical tasks such as maintaining market integrity and safeguarding investors. Its EDGAR database system , used to track government filings, will remain functional despite the looming shutdown. Operational Adjustments Concerns about a shutdown intensified after the House of Representatives postponed a vote on a bipartisan funding bill earlier this week. The congressional deadlock has fueled expectations of another government shutdown, which could leave federal workers unpaid during the holiday season and disrupt essential services, including food assistance programs. Non-essential operations will face suspension if the government shuts down. Routine reviews, including those of ETF applications, may be paused. Despite these adjustments, the SEC will continue to pursue cases related to fraud and market manipulation. Leadership Changes At The SEC Anti-crypto SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw is likely to exit the agency after senators failed to vote on her renomination. This would leave the SEC with three Republican commissioners, however the crypto community could not be happier that both Crenshaw and Gary Gensler are leaving. Meanwhile, crypto-friendly libertarian Paul Atkins is positioned to become the new SEC Chair in early 2025. To maintain a bipartisan structure, two Democratic commissioners will need to be appointed.
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