Wall Street sees a $10 trillion opening as Washington rewrites 401(k) rules

The federal government is preparing to redraw the boundaries of America's retirement accounts. The US Department of Labor has proposed a new rule clarifying how 401(k) fiduciaries (the employer committees legally responsible for plan investment decisions) should evaluate so-called “alternative” assets, including private equity, private credit, and…digital assets. дальше »

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DOL move to open 401(k)s to crypto and private assets sparks praise and backlash

DOL plan to let 401(k)s hold crypto and private funds could unlock trillions in new demand while triggering sharp warnings over fees, volatility and risk. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed new rules that would allow 401(k) retirement… дальше »

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U.S. regulators push to expand 401k options with crypto inclusion

The US Department of Labor has advanced a proposal that could allow cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets to be included in 401(k) retirement plans, bringing digital assets closer to mainstream retirement investing. дальше »

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Millions of American Retirees Just Got Access to Crypto in Their 401(k)s

A new proposed rule from the US Department of Labor could broaden 401(k) investment menus beyond traditional stocks and bonds.   The rule would ease the barriers for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate. дальше »

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White House advances plan to bring crypto and alternative assets to 401(k)

The inclusion of crypto in 401(k) plans could reshape retirement investment strategies, raising questions about risk management and fiduciary duties. The post White House advances plan to bring crypto and alternative assets to 401(k) appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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White House clears 401(k) rule that opens door to crypto

White House cleared a Labor Department 401(k) rule review that could expand access to crypto and other alternative assets. дальше »

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SEC Chair Says Time Is Right To Open $12.5 Trillion 401(k) Market To Bitcoin

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Bitwise CIO Defends Bitcoin In 401(k)s Amid Sen. Warren’s New Warning

While a senator presses the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, Bitwise’s CEO has defended the Trump administration’s push to allow digital assets’ inclusion in retirement funds. дальше »

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Warren’s Letter To SEC Chair: Crypto In 401(k)s Poses Threat To Americans’ Retirement

Senator Elizabeth Warren, known for her skepticism towards digital assets, along with six fellow lawmakers, has sent a letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins, raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to allow 401(k) plans to invest in crypto, warning that this could jeopardize the retirement savings of American workers. дальше »

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Crypto ETF Inflows Hit $572M As Trump Opens $8.7 Trillion 401(k) Market To Crypto, Ethereum On A Tear

Crypto ETFs (exchange-traded funds) pulled in $572 million last week as US President Donald Trump opened the $8.7 trillion 401(k) pension market to digital assets, [...] дальше »

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Why Trump’s 401(k) Crypto Push Could Eclipse Bitcoin ETFs

Trump’s order may unlock $12 trillion in 401(k) assets for crypto. Experts say this could eclipse ETF flows and reshape institutional adoption. The post Why Trump’s 401(k) Crypto Push Could Eclipse Bitcoin ETFs appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Trump Set To Open $9 Trillion 401(k) Pensions Market To Crypto: FT

US President Donald Trump could sign an executive order as early as this week to allow 401(k) pension plans to invest in assets including crypto, [...] дальше »

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Donald Trump set to open the US retirement market to crypto investments

Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to sign an executive order that could radically transform the US retirement landscape by opening the country’s $9 trillion 401(k) market to cryptocurrencies, gold, private equity, and other alternative assets. дальше »

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Neptune Digital Assets grows Bitcoin treasury to 401 BTC

Neptune Digital Assets Corp. has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 401 BTC as of April 10, 2025. The Vancouver-based firm claims it still has its Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $31,564—significantly below the 2024 average of $65,901 and… дальше »

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U.S. Lawmakers Draft Bill To Allow Bitcoin, Crypto In 401(k) Plans

The bill amends ERISA of 1974 to include digital assets under “covered investments,” thereby shielding investment managers from liability. дальше »

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Yellen doubts crypto’s place in 401(k), says Congress could regulate

A head of the Treasury would not recommend investing the retirement money into digital assets “to most people.”

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Bitcoin Too Risky For Your Retirement Plans? Elizabeth Warren Thinks So

Less than a week ago, Fidelity Investments announced its decision to add Bitcoin as part of its 401 (k) investment plan. A popular vehicle used by U.S. citizens to invest in equities and other assets as part of their retirement, Fidelity has become the first company in the country to introduce BTC to this offering. […] дальше »

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Crypto Could Be Bad For Retirement Savings Plans, The US Labor Dep’t Warns

Retirement plan members should exercise caution before adding crypto to their 401(k) plan’s investment options, the US Department of Labor warned Friday. The warning comes a day after US President Joe Biden signed an executive order establishing a government-wide effort to develop policies for bitcoin and other related assets. дальше »

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US Labor Dept warns of crypto risks in retirement plans

With “significant risks,” cryptocurrencies have attracted the attention of U.S. legislators looking to decrease the exposure to digital assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. дальше »

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Fidelity Becomes First Financial Institution to Take Bitcoin Lightning ‘Torch’

Fidelity Digital, the digital assets arm of Fidelity Investments, has become the first financial institution to receive the so-called bitcoin payments ‘torch’ that is being relayed from user to user around the globe via Bitcoin’s Lightning network. дальше »

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Why Fidelity Just Removed a ‘Huge Obstacle’ to Investing in Cryptocurrencies

Here is why the cryptocurrency space was largely “impressed” by Fidelity Investments announcing it will offer its 27 million customers a way to store and trade digital currencies.   Fidelity Unveils ‘Fidelity Digital Assets’ Currently, Fidelity manages $7. дальше »

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Fidelity Will Open Cryptocurrency Trading to Its 27 Million Customers

On the heels of a massive 10% price jump in Bitcoin (BTC) and after a rocky week for the stock market, Fidelity has announced plans to store and trade digital currencies for their institutional clients. дальше »

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Fidelity unveils its Digital Assets business for enterprise-grade service of blockchain assets

CryptoNinjas Having been in the works since its blockchain incubator was formed in 2014, Fidelity Investments, one of the biggest providers of 401(k) services and retirement products to Americans has today unveiled Fidelity Digital Assets, a separate business. дальше »

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Signs That The Bitcoin Bulls Are Ready To Break Out

Here are a few of the most significant signs that the bulls are getting ready to break out and stampede on the markets. Five years ago, the industry didn’t have as many investors as we see today and most mainstream media wouldn’t have given any crypto related news the light of day. дальше »

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