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Trump opens retirement to crypto

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One of the president’s most recent executive orders paved the way for American retirement accounts to invest in cryptocurrencies and private equity. It’s a seismic change for savers and investors both. The FT’s Sujeet Indap and Duke University professor Elisabeth de Fontenay break down what it means for you and for Washington.


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Donald Trump exposes US retirees to new world of risk with 401k order

Trump opens US retirement plans to crypto and private equity investments

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