Lawmakers Call on SEC for Guidance on Trump’s Executive Order Expanding Crypto Access in 401(k) Plans
Key Points to Consider
- A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide clarity on regulatory oversight of digital assets in employer-sponsored retirement accounts.
- President Trump’s executive order, signed in August 2025, aims to broaden access to cryptocurrencies within 401(k) plans, potentially unlocking trillions in retirement funds for digital investments.
Today, a group of bipartisan lawmakers in the United States has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer guidance on how to navigate President Donald Trump’s executive order that expands access to cryptocurrencies in 401(k) retirement plans.
The legislators are seeking clarity on how the SEC plans to regulate the integration of digital assets in employer-sponsored retirement accounts following the issuance of Trump’s directive.
President Trump’s executive order, which was signed in August 2025, directs the Department of Labor to broaden eligibility for alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies, within 401(k) plans.
This move has the potential to open up access to trillions of dollars in retirement funds for digital investments, considering that the US 401(k) system currently manages over $9 trillion in assets as of the year 2025.