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US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns Crypto Is ‘Very Risky’ — Unsuitable for Most Retirement Savers

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US Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns Crypto Is "Very Risky" — Unsuitable for Most Retirement Savers


U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns crypto is a “very risky investment,” adding that she would not recommend it to most people who are saving for retirement. However, Yellen noted that Congress could restrict the type of investments allowed in retirement accounts, including 401(k) plans. Janet Yellen on Investing in Cryptocurrencies for Retirement


The topic of whether Americans should be able to put retirement savings in cryptocurrencies continues to be hotly debated.


U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was asked Thursday at an event organized by the New York Times about Fidelity’s announcement to allow bitcoin as an investment option in 401(k) plans.


Yellen replied: It’s not something that I would recommend to most people who are saving for their retirement … To me it’s very risky investment.


Fidelity’s announcement followed a guidance issued by the Labor Department (DOL) warning 401(k) plan administrators about allowing cryptocurrencies in retirement plans. Fidelity is one of the biggest 401(k) plan administrators.


Ali Khawar, Acting Assistant Secretary of the DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration, said the Labor Department has “grave concerns with what Fidelity has done.” He stressed, “cryptocurrencies can present serious risks to retirement savings.”


Treasury Secretary Yellen also noted Thursday that Congress could regulate what assets could be included in retirement plans like 401(k). Commenting on whether Congress should take action, Yellen clarified: I’m not saying I recommend it, but that to my mind would be a reasonable thing.


The Labor Department’s efforts to restrict Americans from putting crypto in retirement accounts have upset some lawmakers. In response, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Financial Freedom Act to prohibit the DOL “from issuing a regulation or guidance that limits the type of investments that self-directed 401(k) account investors can choose through a brokerage window.” Furthermore, the Labor Department has been sued over its crypto guidance. Tags in this story 401k, 401K accounts, 401k plans, 401k plans crypto, 401K plans cryptocurrency, bitcoin retirement, crypto retirement, cryptocurrency retirement, fidelity, Janet Yellen, janet yellen crypto, janet yellen cryptocurrency, retirement plans, Treasury Secretary


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