Morgan Stanley launches digital asset lab to test crypto and tokenization use cases
Image: Crypto BriefingMorgan Stanley has launched a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance applications. The Wall Street firm, which oversees $9.3 trillion in client assets, previously filed for a national trust bank charter to offer digital asset custody, staking, and trading. It already offers spot trading of BTC, ETH, and SOL on E*Trade, exchange-traded products for those tokens, and a stablecoin reserves portfolio.
Key points
- Morgan Stanley launched a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, tokenization, and DeFi use cases.
- Morgan Stanley offers spot trading of BTC, ETH, and SOL on E*Trade alongside related exchange-traded products.
- It launched a stablecoin reserves portfolio to help stablecoin issuers meet reserve requirements.
Why it matters
The lab lets Morgan Stanley test blockchain use cases without risking core systems. Its existing digital asset products and planned wallet expand crypto access for retail and institutional users.
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$83,073.00
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$83,073.00
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Sources · 3 publishers
CoinGape
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BREAKING: Morgan Stanley Expands Deeper into Crypto with Digital Asset Lab Launch
Coinpedia
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Morgan Stanley Launches Digital Asset Lab to Test Stablecoins and DeFi
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto Briefing
- Confirmed by CoinGape
- CryptoVideos brief published
- 1 more publisher added to sources
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