The U.S. government previously rescinded the Biden administration's advice to approach such investments with extreme caution.

The new White House order directing regulators to expand access to alternative investments in 401(k) plans, like crypto or privately owned companies adds a new layer of risk to the retirement portfolios for ordinary investors that they may not fully understand,

The order, signed Thursday, opens the door to allowing alternative assets like cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate into retirement accounts. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that opens the door to allowing alternative assets like cryptocurrencies,