#Trump Signs Executive Order Opening #401k #Retirement Plans to #Crypto Assets


President Trump signed an executive order directing the Labor Department to allow cryptocurrency and private equity in 401k retirement plans.


The order instructs Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to coordinate with Treasury and SEC on rule changes for crypto assets.


The mandate targets roughly $12.5 trillion in defined-contribution accounts, potentially channeling billions into crypto markets.


The move represents the administration's most aggressive push to integrate digital assets into U.S. retirement policy.


It reverses Biden-era guidance that discouraged crypto in retirement plans, removing previous regulatory barriers.


The SEC is tasked with enabling access to alternative assets, potentially giving savers exposure to $BTC #ETFs.


Plan sponsors will still need to evaluate volatility, custody, and valuation risks before implementation

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August 07, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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