If the U.S. government shuts down this week, several long-awaited cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — including funds for solana (SOL) and litecoin (LTC) — could be thrown into limbo just as they near the finish line.

Multiple asset managers have been in close communication with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the past few months, revising their S-1 registration statements. These amended filings are often interpreted as a signal that the regulator is working toward approval. But a federal shutdown would grind most of that work to a halt.

One person familiar with the process said they believe some approvals could still land as soon as next week — assuming the government remains open. In particular, spot solana ETF applications are thought to be close, with seve

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