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401(k)

CoinDesk Indices

Crypto for Advisors: Crypto’s fixture in 401(k) plans

Crypto is becoming a permanent 401(k) fixture. We detail the shift from regulatory bans to presidential mandate and new DOL guidance, plus the latest big institutional bets.

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Finance

Crypto's eligibility for 401k retirement funds is under fire after brutal market rout wipes out $2 trillion

"401ks exist to help people save for a secure retirement, not gamble on speculative assets," said an industry observer.

Crypto retirement plan in question after brutal selloff (Getty Images)

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The administration most supportive of crypto may have just highlighted the biggest barrier to crypto adoption: a retirement system where most participants never choose their investments at all, writes CoinDesk Indices’ Andy Baehr.

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Finance

Trump Set to Greenlight Crypto in 401(k)s; Bitcoin Rallies on Retirement Reform Push

President Trump’s upcoming executive order could open the door for Bitcoin, private equity, and real estate in U.S. retirement plans.

Donald Trump at BTC 2024 (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

News Analysis

Trump Eyes Moving U.S. Economy Further Into Crypto Via Mortgages, 401(k)s

Democrats continue to object as this week promises more developments in the White House's strategy to get digital assets involved in U.S. economic mainstays.

President Donald Trump at the White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Policy

U.S. Labor Department Picks Up Crypto Torch, Throws Out Previous Warnings

The agency had once called for retirement-plan officials to exercise "extreme care" over crypto investments, but it's now withdrawn that elevated concern.

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Finance

Bitcoin Could Be 'Great' Investment for IRA or 401K Plans

Retirement accounts offer tax-free crypto investing forever and provide an effective way to lower overall portfolio risk, said ForUsAll CEO David Ramirez.

Left to right: David Ramirez, ForUsAll; John Haar, Swan Bitcoin; and George Kaloudis, senior research analyst, CoinDesk (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Finance

401(k) Provider ForUsAll to Offer Crypto Investments Into CoinDesk Indices Constituents

This will be the first index-based digital asset offering available through a 401(k), says ForUsAll.

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Policy

Republicans Plan to Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Crypto Restrictions in 401(k): Politico

The legislation will be introduced in the House by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla), the report said.

A bill to combat crypto money laundering has been proposed in the U.S. Senate. (Shutterstock)

Policy

US Senators Ask Fidelity to Reconsider Bitcoin 401(k) Offerings Following FTX Collapse

Fidelity now allows companies to offer its digital assets account as part of their 401(k) line up.

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