Morgan Stanley Absorbs Crypto Rails: A New Institutional Capture
The Institutional Capture of Decentralized Rails The Great Custody Rollup: How Wall Street is Quietly Starving Crypto-Native Infrastructure Wall Street spent years dismissing crypto-native infrastructure only to vertically integrate and absorb it. Regulatory Sanction: The New Trust Standard The federal greenlight issued on June 18, 2026, permitting a major banking entity to launch a digital trust division, represents a tectonic shift. By requiring $50 million in Tier 1 capital and 180 days of operating liquidity under Corporate Decision 1378, regulators are creating a highly fortified playground accessible only to legacy titans. ⚡ Strategic Verdict The institutional capture of crypto is shifting from simple asset allocation (ETFs) to infrastructure domination, where legacy banks are leveraging regulat...