Morgan Stanley Files Ethereum Trust Registration, Accelerating Crypto Product Expansion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 07 2026- Crypto Product Expansion: Morgan Stanley filed for an Ethereum Trust registration with the SEC on January 7, following Bitcoin and Solana ETF submissions, marking the most aggressive expansion of crypto products by a major U.S. bank within 48 hours.
- Asset Management Scale: With $1.8 trillion in assets under management, Morgan Stanley's Ethereum Trust will hold ether directly and stake a portion through third-party providers, showcasing its ambition in building crypto infrastructure.
- Market Competitiveness: As the first major U.S. bank to file for proprietary spot crypto ETFs, Morgan Stanley not only offers crypto investment access to wealth management clients but also seeks differentiation through staking features in both Ethereum and Solana trusts, enhancing its competitive edge.
- Industry Impact: This rapid filing of three products may pressure other major banks to accelerate their own crypto product development rather than remaining distributors, although regulatory approval timelines remain uncertain as the SEC evaluates the growing queue of crypto ETF applications.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
