[Trump Administration Proposes Easing 401(k) Access Restrictions, Crypto Assets May Become More Accessible in Retirement Savings Plans] Foresight News reports that the Trump administration is proposing a new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) regulation aimed at providing companies that offer alternative assets in retirement savings plans like 401(k) with greater legal protection, reducing the risk of class-action lawsuits. This would make it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets such as private credit, private equity, crypto assets, and real estate. Under the new regulation, fiduciaries selecting alternative assets would be required to fulfill their fiduciary duties by evaluating factors such as performance, fees, liquidity, and valuation through established procedures. Previously, many employers were cautious about adding such non-traditional assets to 401(k) plans due to concerns over legal liability risks.