BitGo will provide custody and trading infrastructure to support StableX’s $100 million stablecoin-focused digital asset treasury. The partnership aims to strengthen security and market access as StableX scales its stablecoin strategy.
A federal judge has frozen 70.6 Bitcoin tied to BlockFills after Dominion Capital accused the trading firm of misusing customer funds and asked the court to return the contested assets. The freeze is part of an ongoing civil dispute over custody and fund handling.
At a leading crypto conference, Morgan Stanley, TD Bank and Citi announced new Bitcoin trading, custody and lending strategies. The coordinated push signals growing institutional appetite and could widen access and liquidity for BTC.
Morgan Stanley has named Coinbase and BNY Mellon to custody and administer its proposed Bitcoin Trust; BNY Mellon will act as administrator, transfer agent and cash custodian. The move pairs a major bank with a leading crypto custodian as Morgan Stanley advances a spot-Bitcoin offering for clients.
South Korea's finance minister pledged urgent reforms after past custody failures revealed weaknesses in how authorities safeguard seized cryptocurrency. The announcement signals possible procedural, technological and legal changes that could affect enforcement and market actors.
Morgan Stanley and Citigroup are expanding crypto offerings for institutional clients, strengthening custody, trading and tokenization capabilities. Their moves underscore rising demand from big investors and a shift toward more bank-led crypto infrastructure.
Morgan Stanley will offer in-house Bitcoin custody, trading, yield and lending services to clients, building the supporting technology internally rather than using third-party providers. The announcement, dated Feb. 26, 2026, marks a significant institutional push into integrated crypto infrastructure.
Citibank, which manages $2.5 trillion in assets, plans to roll out Bitcoin services in 2026, expanding institutional access to BTC. The move underscores growing integration of crypto into global payment systems and banking services.
Hong Kong’s 2026–27 Budget proposes mandatory licensing for crypto dealers and custodians and updates to tax rules for digital-asset activities. The measures aim to strengthen oversight and clarify obligations for individuals and institutions.
Crypto.com has received an initial nod to establish a U.S. national trust charter custody bank, aiming to consolidate custody services under federal supervision. The move could boost institutional confidence and streamline onshore custody options if finalized.