特朗普撤销拜登时代指导意见 提振美国养老金计划中的加密货币投资

Group 1 - The Trump administration is revoking the 2022 guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor that opposed including cryptocurrencies as investment options in 401(k) retirement plans [1] - The previous guidance warned companies to exercise "extreme caution" before adding cryptocurrencies to employee investment options and threatened investigations against those offering crypto investments [1][2] - The U.S. Department of Labor stated that the Biden administration's stance violated its legal obligation to remain neutral, indicating that investment decisions should be made by trustees rather than bureaucrats in Washington [1] Group 2 - Currently, there are 69 digital currency investment options available to 401(k) investors, with less than 1% of defined contribution plans offering crypto investment options [2] - Critics argue that using retirement savings for crypto assets is inappropriate due to their volatility, while the crypto industry claims it provides fair opportunities for investors to participate in a potentially high-yield market [2] - The recent decision by the Trump administration may reignite market interest in crypto investments within 401(k) plans, despite waning enthusiasm on Wall Street for alternative investments [2] Group 3 - Bitcoin did not see a price increase following the news, experiencing a nearly 3% decline within 24 hours [3] - The current SEC chairman, Paul Atkins, is a known advocate for cryptocurrencies and has praised the establishment of a clear regulatory framework for crypto exchanges [3] - Trump Media has reached agreements with around 50 large investors to help raise funds for establishing a "Bitcoin vault," further strengthening ties with the crypto industry [3]