Federal Labor Department Rolls Back 2022 Decision Prohibiting Inclusion of Cryptocurrencies in 401(k) Retirement Funds
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the reversal of a 2022 mandate discouraging the inclusion of digital assets in 401(k) retirement plans. The regulatory body now aims to maintain a neutral stance on investment types to align with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requirements.
In a shift that echoes industry trends increasingly regarding cryptocurrencies as viable investment options, the Labor Department has moved to restore control to fiduciaries, enabling them to make decisions based on their assessment of risk, liquidity, and compliance.
The 2022 guidance, which warned fiduciaries to exercise "extreme care," was criticized for overreach in its caution against crypto investments without providing a clear legal basis. The Biden administration's approach has been described as overly influenced, and the rollback is seen as rectifying this perceived misstep.
While the policy change does not explicitly endorse digital assets in retirement plans, it reflects a move towards a more permissive environment for such investments. Crypto advocates argue that this step further legitimizes the burgeoning industry.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer has stated, "We're rolling back this overreach and making it clear that investment decisions should be made by fiduciaries, not D.C. bureaucrats."
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