Key Takeaways
- US lawmakers are urging the SEC to clarify its regulatory approach to President Trump’s executive order that enables crypto access in 401(k) retirement plans.
- The order, signed in August 2025, directs the Department of Labor to expand eligibility for alternative assets, such as cryptocurrencies, within employer-sponsored retirement accounts.
US lawmakers today called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide guidance on President Donald Trump’s executive order expanding crypto access in 401(k) retirement plans.
The bipartisan group of legislators requested clarity on how the SEC will oversee the integration of digital assets into employer-sponsored retirement accounts following Trump’s directive.
Trump’s executive order, signed in August 2025, instructs the Department of Labor to broaden access to alternative assets including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans.
The directive could potentially unlock access to trillions in retirement funds for digital investments. The U.S. 401(k) system manages over $9 trillion in assets as of 2025.