Crypto
U.S. 401(k) retirement market could open to cryptocurrencies
The U.S. retirement market is nearing a turning point as the $10 trillion 401(k) sector could allow cryptocurrencies as regulated assets after years of uncertainty. The Labor Department withdrew its 2022 warning in May 2025 and later, on Aug. 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an order classifying cryptocurrencies as alternative assets. The department is drafting new fiduciary standards, though technical integration and strict ERISA duties may slow adoption.
