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Wall Street Firms Deepen Bitcoin Integration, Custody Solutions Emerge

February 28, 2026, 12:02 AM154 words10 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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Wall Street Firms Deepen Bitcoin Integration, Custody Solutions Emerge

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Major financial institutions are significantly increasing their involvement with Bitcoin, signaling growing institutional adoption. Morgan Stanley is actively pursuing a crypto-focused national trust bank charter with the OCC and plans to offer in-house Bitcoin custody, trading, and potentially yield products, building its infrastructure from scratch to ensure reliability. Citi is also developing institutional-grade Bitcoin custody solutions, aiming for a 2026 rollout, integrating the cryptocurrency into its core banking operations with a focus on compliance and 24/7 accessibility. Bank of America and Morgan Stanley are advising clients to allocate a small percentage (1-5%) of their portfolios to Bitcoin. While some firms like Binance face legal challenges regarding arbitration clauses, the overall trend indicates a shift towards mainstream acceptance. This move is driven by increasing institutional demand, particularly from ETF participants, and a more favorable regulatory climate. The focus is shifting from speculative trading to providing regulated custody and infrastructure for a potential tokenized financial system.

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