디지털 자산
Morgan Stanley applies for national bank charter for crypto custody
AI에 의해 보고됨 AI에 의해 생성된 이미지
Morgan Stanley has filed for a national trust bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to provide cryptocurrency custody services to institutional clients. The application, submitted on February 18, aims to position the Wall Street giant as a direct competitor to crypto-native custodians. This move reflects a broader trend of traditional banks expanding into digital assets amid a more favorable regulatory environment.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) signed a memorandum of understanding on March 11, 2026, to enhance coordination on crypto and derivatives oversight. The agreement aims to reduce regulatory overlaps that have driven activity overseas. SEC Chair Paul Atkins acknowledged that past turf wars contributed to the challenges faced by U.S. crypto firms.
AI에 의해 보고됨
A sharp decline in cryptocurrency prices has reversed the fortunes of digital asset treasury companies pursuing SPAC mergers. Once trading at premiums to their net asset values, these entities now face discounts amid market turmoil. Ten such deals were announced amid 2025's crypto highs, with two already completed.
Cryptocurrency prices fell on February 16, 2026, following a weaker-than-expected US jobs report. Bitcoin traded around $67,500, down 2% for the day, while the total market capitalization dropped to $2.39 trillion. Analysts noted ongoing correlation with broader risk assets amid economic caution.
AI에 의해 보고됨
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have relaunched Project Crypto on January 29 as a coordinated initiative to prepare for upcoming federal digital asset legislation. The move aims to reduce jurisdictional fragmentation between the agencies. Chairs Paul S. Atkins and Michael S. Selig emphasized harmonized oversight during remarks at CFTC headquarters.
A recent analysis questions whether to invest in a leading cryptocurrency that has dropped 28% recently, despite massive long-term gains. The piece highlights the asset's impressive 23,000% rise over the past decade. It advises sticking with the top digital asset on the market.
AI에 의해 보고됨
In 2025, the digital asset industry reached a turning point with record institutional adoption, regulatory progress, and surging mergers and acquisitions. Crypto-native asset managers are positioned to shape this maturing sector, outpacing traditional finance giants through expertise and innovation. Consolidation is extending to asset management, signaling a new era of scale and institutional trust.
Kazakhstan announces up to $350 million crypto reserve investment
2026년 03월 06일 15시 43분UK FCA proposes prudential regime for cryptoasset firms
2026년 03월 06일 13시 34분Bank of Canada completes first tokenized bond trial with major banks
2026년 03월 01일 03시 43분Institutional crypto interest rebounds amid bitcoin price drop
2026년 02월 27일 12시 07분Citi and Morgan Stanley expand crypto custody and trading efforts
2026년 02월 11일 12시 10분Cosmos Health buys $500,000 in Bitcoin to expand digital assets
2026년 02월 11일 02시 23분Standard Chartered partners with B2C2 for institutional crypto access
2026년 02월 04일 20시 34분Institutional investors favor crypto and private equity for returns
2026년 02월 03일 03시 14분White House meeting fails to resolve crypto bill disputes
2026년 02월 02일 15시 44분Family offices mostly avoid crypto despite market hype