Morgan Stanley Submits Application to Set Up Crypto Trust
Morgan Stanley has taken another big step into the world of cryptocurrencies. On February 18, 2026, the financial giant submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a federally chartered digital asset trust bank. The proposed bank, called Morgan Stanley Digital Trust, National Association (MSDTNA), aims to provide digital asset services to clients across the United States under federal supervision. The new trust bank is planned to offer a variety of services. It would provide secure custody for digital assets and allow clients to buy, sell, swap, and transfer cryptocurrencies. In addition, the…
