Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil, one of the original co-sponsors of the House crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, said Republicans still plan to pass the bill by 2026 despite the government shutdown. In an interview, Steil stated that the Republican legislative plan is still moving forward, aiming to establish so-called regulatory clarity for the digital industry. Senate Party leaders have pledged to have the Senate version of the bill signed into law by 2026, but as the US government shutdown enters its eighth day, the industry has expressed concerns about the legislative process. (Cointelegraph)