SEC Chair Signals Openness To Including Crypto Investments In Retirement Plans
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has indicated a willingness to allow cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) retirement plans, aligning with reports of a potential executive order from the Trump administration to expand alternative investment options. The move would mark a significant shift for retirement accounts traditionally limited to stocks and bonds.
Disclosure and investor education remain central to the SEC's approach. "We have to do it carefully," Atkins emphasized during a Bloomberg interview, noting the distinct risks of private markets. The development could accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets if implemented.