Morgan Stanley has filed for a federal trust charter to provide direct cryptocurrency custody, trading, and staking services to institutional clients. This move represents a significant step by the major investment bank to expand its crypto offerings beyond current indirect exposure products.
Morgan Stanley has filed for a new national bank charter to offer cryptocurrency custody and staking services, marking a significant expansion into digital assets. This move comes shortly after the appointment of Amy Oldenburg as head of digital asset strategy, signaling the financial giant's commitment to cryptocurrency services.
Binance launched gold futures trading on January 5, offering 24/7 access to precious metal price exposure and surpassing $35B in gold volume. This expansion represents the growing convergence of traditional commodity markets with crypto-native trading infrastructure.
Citibank has announced plans to introduce infrastructure to integrate Bitcoin into traditional banking systems by 2026, marking a significant institutional push to make cryptocurrency 'bankable'. This represents a major traditional financial institution's commitment to cryptocurrency adoption and infrastructure development.