PANews February 5 News, according to FOX reporter Eleanor Terrett, the discussion atmosphere at today's Democratic meeting was positive, and some attendees considered it one of the most productive meetings to date. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer attended and emphasized the importance of industry participation, urging to maintain the momentum and expedite the passage of the CLARITY Act legislation.

January 30 News, Signs of Relief Emerge in US Government Shutdown Concerns. President Trump reached a new agreement with Senate Democratic senators to avoid a partial government shutdown. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's office stated that both parties have reached a bipartisan consensus on funding, with Department of Homeland Security funding excluded from the overall spending bill. Trump also supports the new spending agreement brokered by both parties, but he indicated that uncertainties still remain. It is currently unclear whether the House will pass the agreement. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggested that due to lawmakers' recess, it might be difficult to recall the House in time for review, which could mean some federal departments may temporarily close over the weekend. Nevertheless, traders' bets on a government shutdown continue to increase. Polymarket data shows that the probability of a US government shutdown, after falling to 40%, has risen again to 68%.

January 26 News: The risk of a US government shutdown has sharply increased this week. Forecast market data shows that the probability of a shutdown before January 31 has surged to about 78%, far above the 10% three days ago. As Congress becomes deadlocked over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, risk aversion sentiment is rapidly spreading, and the cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has fallen into the "Extreme Fear" zone, with Bitcoin and mainstream digital assets experiencing significantly increased volatility. This uncertainty stems from the opposition between the two US parties on immigration enforcement and related budgets. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer stated that he would not support the current version of the temporary funding bill, citing the failure to impose restrictions on ICE's powers. DHS funding remains unresolved, meaning that once the deadline arrives, the operation of the federal government could be disrupted again. NoLimit pointed out that if data releases are forced to be interrupted, CPI and employment reports will be delayed, impacting Federal Reserve decision-making and market risk assessments.