Democratic Senators Urge DOL to Reinstate Crypto Warning for 401(k) Plans
The Department of Labor reset to ‘neutral’ its stance on cryptocurrency investing in retirement plans, rolling back the previous advice...
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Senate Advances Crypto Regulation With Heavy Bipartisan Support
The GENIUS Act sets new compliance standards for issuers of stablecoins.
PSNC 2025: Washington Update
Experts discussed the latest on ESG investing, cryptocurrency and the status of including alternative assets in defined contribution plans.
DOL Resets Stance to ‘Neutral’ on Crypto Options in 401(k) Plans
The new guidance rescinds the previous administration’s 2022 compliance direction to plan sponsors, urging them to exercise ‘extreme care.’
Tuberville Reintroduces Bill to Reverse Retirement Plan Crypto Warning
The Financial Freedom Act would reverse the Department of Labor’s guidance against including cryptocurrency investments in 401(k) accounts.
2025 Retirement Outlook Includes Tax Reforms, Cryptocurrency and Litigation Reform
Plan sponsors can expect some policy changes and potential litigation reform in 2025, according to experts at T. Rowe Price.
Cryptocurrency Assets Make Up Small Part of 401(k) Market, GAO Finds
The government watchdog warned that crypto assets have uniquely high volatility and their returns can come with ‘considerable risk.’
Bill Creating Crypto Regulatory Structure Moves Through House
Critics say the bill significantly weakens the regulatory structure on crypto assets.
Can You Permit Crypto in a Brokerage Window?
Probably not worth the risk, but there is no ban on it.
SEC Case Highlights Why Fiduciaries Should Be Cautious About Crypto
Kraken filing should be "a clear warning" to retirement plans to consider if offering crypto investments is "prudent," Wagner Law...
Court Rules for DOL on ForUsAll Crypto Complaint
A federal court has dismissed a case alleging that the DOL overstepped its bounds when warning recordkeepers and fiduciaries against...
Gen Z Workers Take Different Investing Approaches Than Older Generations
Plan participants born after 2000 raised their retirement contributions and invested in cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens at higher rates than...
What’s in the Window?
The Department of Labor’s March 2022 attempt to regulate cryptocurrency investments has left numerous outstanding questions about its effect on...
Tuberville Returns With Call for Crypto Access in 401(k) Plans
The Republican senator also argued that the DOL should not be dictating what investments may be offered through the self-directed...
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Investment Service and Product Launches
Fintech Save starts ESG-focused savings program; ConsumerTrack now officially GoBankingRates; Bitget launches new crypto trading platform; and more.
Why Cybersecurity for Retirement Plans Is More Important Than Ever
Plan sponsors need to ensure retirement plan participants are safe from escalating attacks by hackers that go after their savings,...
Top Commodity Regulator Raises Cryptocurrency Regulation on Capitol Hill
Cryptocurrency regulation is needed for the broad health of both financial markets and 401(k) investors, the CFTC chief warned senators.
DOL Hits Back at ForUsAll, Won’t Confirm Crypto Retirement Guidance Is “Not Binding”
The DOL said retirement provider ForUsAll misrepresented its cyptocurrency guidance from March and that the court overseeing the suit has...
Crypto Advocate ForUsAll Would Drop DOL Suit if Guidance Not Enforced
CEO David Ramirez says the firm will drop its lawsuit against the DOL so long as the agency confirms its...
Young Workers Want Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
Gen Z and Millennial workers are more likely to consider a broad range of retirement plan investments and want more...