The Senators assert that cryptocurrencies are a highly volatile and speculative asset class, which they alleged pose significant risks to the retirement savings of Americans.
They reference guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL), which in 2022 advised plan fiduciaries to exercise “extreme care” before adding cryptocurrency options to 401(k) investment menus.
The GAO also noted that there is no standard approach for projecting the potential future returns of digital assets, highlighting their speculative nature instead of their income-generating capacity.
Adding complexity to the situation, the Senators referenced recent reports from the Wall Street Journal which allege that the Trump family has seen substantial financial gains from their ventures in the digital asset industry.
Contrastingly, a group of lawmakers led by French Hill, Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services, has expressed support for Executive Order 14330, which seeks to democratize access to crypto assets for 401(k) investors.
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