US Representative Troy Downing has introduced a bill to make cryptocurrency an eligible investment for 401k retirement accounts, aiming to enshrine President Trump’s executive order into permanent law. The proposed legislation could open the $9.3 trillion 401k market to digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, offering American savers greater diversification and financial innovation. The bill also calls on the Department of Labor to update retirement plan guidance for crypto, ensuring oversight and investor protections. If passed, this move could drive institutional crypto adoption, spark new financial products, and reshape the future of retirement savings in the US.
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