Morgan Stanley plans to launch a digital asset wallet in 2026 as part of a broader expansion of its crypto and blockchain-related offerings. The wallet is expected to support cryptocurrencies alongside tokenized real-world assets, including stocks, bonds, and real estate, with additional asset classes to be added over time. The move reflects the firm’s effort to integrate digital assets more directly into its wealth and brokerage platforms.
The wallet initiative follows earlier announcements that Morgan Stanley will allow users of its E*Trade platform to trade major cryptocurrencies beginning in 2026. The firm has also filed multiple applications with US regulators for spot Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds, as well as a staked Ether ETF, signaling deeper involvement across custody, trading, and investment products.
Institutionally, the launch highlights growing convergence between traditional finance and digital asset infrastructure. As tokenization gains traction among banks and asset managers, Morgan Stanley’s approach underscores competitive pressure among large financial institutions to offer integrated digital asset services within regulated frameworks.
