Wall Street
Coinbase said it is collaborating with leading U.S. banks on stablecoin projects and pilot crypto services, with CEO Brian Armstrong noting banks are "leaning into this as an opportunity." The move reflects a growing, if cautious, Wall Street interest in crypto infrastructure.
Dogecoin (DOGE) made an appearance on Wall Street on Nov 21, 2025, drawing renewed attention from traders and market commentators. The moment is being seen as a symbolic step toward broader mainstream consideration of meme assets.
Wall Street is broadening on‑chain strategies beyond the boom-and-bust rhythm of Bitcoin, driving tokenization into production use cases like securities, lending, and settlement.
Ripple Labs announced a $4 billion investment to expand financial infrastructure aimed at connecting crypto markets with Wall Street institutions. The move signals a push to accelerate institutional adoption and deepen liquidity for XRP and related services.
Joseph Chalom, ex-head of digital assets at BlackRock and co-CEO of Sharplink, argues Ethereum (ETH) is uniquely positioned to become the infrastructural layer for traditional finance thanks to its trust, security, and liquidity. His view highlights a growing institutional shift toward programmable finance.
Former BlackRock executive Joseph Chalom calls Ethereum the likely infrastructure backbone for institutional finance, arguing smart contracts and tokenization will draw Wall Street to ETH. His view spotlights custody, settlement efficiency, and regulatory-ready token standards.
Joseph Chalom, a former BlackRock executive, says Ethereum will evolve into Wall Street’s settlement and smart-contract backbone. His view signals growing institutional interest in ETH as a programmable layer for traditional finance.
Bitcoin has rebounded impressively to the $111,000 mark coinciding with a strong rally on Wall Street, signaling renewed investor confidence in cryptocurrencies.
Citi plans to launch a crypto custody service by 2026, signaling deeper Wall Street involvement in digital assets. This move reflects growing institutional interest in the crypto market and the need for secure storage solutions. Platforms like Bitlet.app also support crypto adoption by offering innovative services such as crypto installment plans.
Morgan Stanley announces that all clients, including those with retirement accounts, can now invest in cryptocurrency. This move, along with efforts from BlackRock and Vanguard, highlights increasing institutional acceptance of crypto despite recent market volatility.