Trump’s Latest Executive Order Clears Path for Crypto in 401(k) Plans

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In a significant move for retirement investing, President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday instructing federal agencies to enable 401(k) plans to incorporate cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other non-traditional assets.

The directive tasks the Labor Department, SEC, and Treasury with reviewing regulations—including accredited investor definitions—to facilitate broader access to alternative investments. Bloomberg first reported the development.

This follows earlier Trump administration efforts to shape crypto policy, such as a January order on US digital asset leadership and the establishment of a national Bitcoin reserve.