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Morgan Stanley pushes tokenized stock launch to early 2027
Image: Crypto.newsMorgan Stanley has delayed its planned support for tokenized equities on its alternative trading system to the first quarter of 2027, later than the previously targeted second half of 2026. The bank cites the need for more mature custody and settlement infrastructure and limited product availability and institutional demand. It is building proprietary wallet infrastructure and testing blockchain applications as part of the effort.
Key points
- Morgan Stanley moved its tokenized equity support timeline to Q1 2027, from H2 2026.
- The delay is linked to the need for mature custody, settlement infrastructure and limited product availability and institutional demand.
- The bank is developing proprietary wallet infrastructure and testing blockchain applications for tokenized equities.
- Support will be added to its existing alternative trading system, not a new exchange.
Why it matters
The postponement slows the introduction of blockchain-based securities trading on a major U.S. broker, affecting investors seeking tokenized assets and the broader rollout of digital asset infrastructure.
What's unclear
The specific tokenized securities that will be supported have not been disclosed.
It is unclear when the proprietary wallet infrastructure will be fully operational.
Sources · 3 publishers
The Block
Tier 1
Morgan Stanley expects to support tokenized equities in Q1 2027, digital asset strategy head says
Crypto.news
Tier 2
Morgan Stanley delays tokenized stocks: What’s holding it back?
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto Briefing
- Confirmed by The Block
- CryptoVideos brief published
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