Trump to Open Cryptocurrency Investment to the U.S. Retirement Market

According to a report by Jinse Finance, citing the Financial Times, Trump is preparing to open up cryptocurrencies, gold, and private equity to the $9 trillion U.S. retirement market—a move that could fundamentally change how Americans manage their savings. According to three people familiar with the matter, Trump is expected to sign an executive order as early as this week to allow alternative investments beyond traditional stocks and bonds in 401(k) retirement plans. These investments will cover a wide range of asset classes, from digital assets to metals, as well as funds focused on corporate acquisitions, private lending, and infrastructure deals. The sources said the executive order will instruct regulators to investigate the barriers faced by professionally managed funds in including alternative investments for 401(k) savers.