Here’s your look at the week starting October 6 in the world of cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and key macroeconomic events shaping digital asset markets. For daily updates straight to your inbox, sign up for Crypto Daybook Americas—your morning briefing on what’s moving crypto markets.

Traders may face uncertainty this week as the U.S. government shutdown could limit the release of major economic data, making it harder to pinpoint catalysts for crypto positions.

The shutdown also pauses approvals for new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, U.K. retail investors will regain access to crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for the first time in four years. In August, the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its ban, citing a more mature market and better understanding of these products.

In the crypto space itself, Hedera is upgrading its mainnet to support batch transactions, enhancing network efficiency. Additionally, Jito DAO is voting on whether to double the number of validators on Solana’s StakeNet platform, aiming to “move the Jito Stake Pool into a more productive economic equilibrium.”