Morgan Stanley is doubling down on crypto, pledging to work with regulators as it eyes bitcoin’s resilience and the sector’s game-changing potential for finance. Aligning With Regulators: The Key to Unlocking Crypto’s Potential in Finance Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick revealed on Thursday that the bank is preparing to collaborate with U.S. regulators to explore […]
As reported by The Information, E-Trade, the online trading arm of Morgan Stanley—an asset management titan handling $ 1.2 trillion—is contemplating a leap into cryptocurrency services. The buzz surrounding more lenient crypto regulations during the Trump administration may have sparked E-Trade’s interest in this potential venture. Morgan Stanley’s E-Trade Reportedly Poised to Dive Into …
Heather Morgan, known by her rap persona “Razzlekhan,” could land an 18-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to laundering cryptocurrency linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Prosecutors described her role as pivotal in obscuring stolen bitcoin through complex schemes, despite not being part of the original theft. Her cooperation, and the influence of her husband, […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, John Reed Stark, has raised concerns about Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 financial advisors promoting cryptocurrency investments, citing risks to retail investors and potential career consequences for advisors. He warned that the advisors could risk their Certified Financial Planner credentials if they fail to adhere to […]
Morgan Stanley is set to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to select clients through its 15,000 financial advisors starting next week. This marks a significant first for a major Wall Street bank. Advisors can pitch Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund to eligible clients, reflecting the growing acceptance of bitcoin […]