The US Department of Labor has proposed updating rules for 401(k) pension plans. The agency allows for alternative assets, including cryptocurrencies. Managers plan to give more leeway subject to risk assessment and tool specifications.

The new recommendations remove the 2022 limits associated with high volatility of digital assets. The approach to regulation shifts toward neutrality without prioritizing investments. The initiative also introduces conditions under which funds can add non-standard assets without additional legal risks.

In parallel, US senators proposed a bill to promote mining and create a strategic reserve of Bitcoin. The document provides for localization of equipment and reduction of dependence on foreign producers.