President Donald Trump, who has rebranded himself as one of the world’s most powerful crypto advocates, has just signed an executive order that could reshape Americans’ retirement investing. For the first time, cryptocurrencies can be included in 401(k) plans, the workplace retirement accounts used by roughly 100 million Americans.

According to a White House fact sheet , Trump’s goal is to “give American workers more investment options” in order to boost long-term retirement security. The order directs the Secretary of Labor to review how cryptocurrencies should be classified, regulated, and made available to retirement fund managers.

What This Means

A 401(k) is a tax-advantaged retirement savings plan offered by employers. Workers contribute a portion of each paycheck—often matched i

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