US 401(k) proposal leaves door open to altcoins, but hurdles remain

A US proposal on 401(k) retirement plans does not explicitly exclude altcoins and smaller cryptocurrencies, potentially opening a path for digital assets in retirement accounts. However, experts note that altcoins and smaller tokens would still face significant hurdles to being included in such plans. The story matters to traders because retirement-plan access could eventually channel large, steady inflows into crypto, but the practical barriers mean no immediate demand impact.