Morgan Stanley Sets MSBT Ticker and Seeds $1M for Bitcoin ETF
Morgan Stanley has revealed the MSBT ticker and a $1 million seed investment for its proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, signaling deeper Wall Street entry into crypto.
Institutional Adoption
The Institutional Adoption topic tracks how major financial institutions, corporations, asset managers, and global payment providers are integrating digital assets and blockchain technology. This section covers developments across custody services, spot ETF flows, on-chain settlement systems, stablecoin usage, and partnerships between traditional finance and crypto-native platforms. It highlights regulatory approvals, banking integrations, enterprise blockchain deployments, and strategic moves by firms entering the digital asset space. Readers gain a clear view of how institutional capital, infrastructure, and market participation are shaping the next phase of crypto’s global expansion.
Evernorth Files with SEC to Advance Nasdaq Listing for XRP Treasury Strategy
Evernorth moves closer to a Nasdaq listing after filing a Form S-4, as the firm builds a large XRP treasury amid improving US regulatory clarity.
HSBC, Standard Chartered Expected to Lead Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses
Hong Kong regulators are reportedly preparing to issue the city’s first stablecoin licenses, with HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture expected among the initial approved issuers.
Crypto to Buy in March 2026: Picks by ChatGPT
By
Michael Turner
• 3 mins read
Crypto markets are consolidating after a volatile start to 2026. Bitcoin, Ethereum and select layer-1 networks remain key assets to watch as institutional demand stabilizes.
Bitwise Donates $233K to Bitcoin Core Development
By
Andrew Collins
• 2 mins read
Bitwise Asset Management has contributed $233,000 to Bitcoin developers, marking its second annual donation tied to the success of its Bitcoin ETF.
A16z Launches Fifth Crypto Fund amid Market Downturn
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Andreessen Horowitz is raising a fifth crypto-focused fund targeting $2 billion, amid declining venture activity and broader crypto market pressures.
Morgan Stanley Taps Coinbase and BNY for Custody in Proposed Bitcoin ETF
By
Matthew Clarke
• 2 mins read
Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust would use Coinbase Custody and BNY for digital asset safekeeping, with BNY also serving as administrator and cash custodian.
Kraken Secures Limited Fed Master Account Access
By
Emily Carter
• 2 mins read
Kraken’s banking unit has received limited master account access from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, allowing direct use of Fedwire without full banking privileges.
Ripple Expands Payments Platform into Full-Stack Stablecoin Infrastructure
By
David Walker
• 2 mins read
Ripple has expanded its payments platform into an end-to-end stablecoin and fiat infrastructure stack, surpassing $100 billion in processed volume across 60 markets.
AI Models Favor Bitcoin Over Fiat in Bitcoin Policy Institute Study
By
Andrew Collins
• 2 mins read
A Bitcoin Policy Institute study of 36 AI models found Bitcoin was the most preferred monetary instrument overall, while stablecoins led in payment-focused scenarios.