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Morgan Stanley Considers Expansion into Cryptocurrency

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4 hours ago

Morgan Stanley is actively exploring ways to enhance its engagement in cryptocurrency markets, liaising with U.S. regulators.

Crypto Talks with Regulators

CEO Ted Pick highlighted ongoing talks with regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Treasury, about safe participation in the crypto sector during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

For us, the equation is really around whether we, as a highly regulated financial institution, can act as transactors.Ted Pick

Constraints and Opportunities

Like its peers such as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley is restricted to engaging with bitcoin derivatives due to regulatory constraints and cannot directly own bitcoin.

At the moment, from a regulatory perspective, we can’t own bitcoin. If the world changes, we can have a discussion about it.Ted Pick

Market Prospects and Influence

Despite challenges, cryptocurrencies continue aiming for mainstream acceptance. Ted Pick noted that time favors crypto; the longer they trade, the more they are accepted as a mature investment vehicle.

The broader question is whether some of this has come of age, whether it’s hit escape velocity.Ted Pick

Ted Pick envisions 2025 as potentially successful for the company, with a strategic understanding of market forces and regulatory environments.

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