Indiana strengthens digital asset protections, opens public retirement plans to cryptocurrency

On March 3, the governor of Indiana signed into law House Enrolled Act 1042, establishing new statutory provisions for cryptocurrency investment and digital asset regulation. The law requires that by July 1, 2027, defined contribution retirement plans for legislators, public employees, and teachers offer self-directed brokerage accounts with at least one cryptocurrency investment option.... By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP