Morgan Stanley
Bitcoin Below $28K Amid Inflation Concerns
A new research report from Morgan Stanley says expectations of increased U.S. dollar liquidity to support the banking sector following a string of forced closures have helped BTC rally. MarketVector Indexes Digital Asset Product Strategist Martin Leinweber discusses bitcoin's recent price action amid lingering concerns about the banking failures and inflation.
Bitcoin Trading as a Speculative Asset Rather Than a Currency: Morgan Stanley
"Bitcoin isn't isolated from the traditional banking system," as its price is supported by "USD bank liquidity making it trade as a speculative asset rather than a currency," Morgan Stanley (MS) said in a research report Monday. This comes as concerns mount about traditional banks following the forced closures in the U.S. "The Hash" panel discusses the details of the report and its key takeaways.
Morgan Stanley Says Record Number of Bitcoin Have Not Been Used for 6 Months; Future of Bitcoin Adoption
A record 78% of Bitcoin has not been used in transactions in the last six months, and the level is increasing, according to a Morgan Stanley research report. Plus, El Salvador and Lugano have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting local and global bitcoin adoption.
Morgan Stanley: NFTs Next to Watch After UST Collapse
In the wake of Terra’s UST and LUNA crash, Morgan Stanley says the most speculative and leveraged areas of crypto markets are now in focus, such as NFTs and digital land. “The Hash” team discusses the details of Morgan Stanley’s research report and what they might’ve gotten wrong.
Morgan Stanley: Over 100 Crypto Assets Added Last Week
A note published by investment bank Morgan Stanley highlighted that despite the recent fall in cryptocurrency prices, 100 new digital assets were created on decentralized finance (DeFi) exchanges over the past week. “The Hash” group discusses the significance of this statement, noting the abundance of new tokens built on top of layer 1 chains like Ethereum.
Morgan Stanley: Bitcoin Cannot Escape Sustainability Concerns
In a recent ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) report, Morgan Stanley claimed that the bitcoin mining industry will face challenges to meet investors' sustainability criteria. “The Hash” dissects the investment bank's latest crypto missive.
Morgan Stanley: Luxury NFT Market Could Hit $56B by 2030
According to last week's research note from Morgan Stanley, metaverse gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) could represent a revenue opportunity of $56 billion for the luxury market by 2030. The bank expects the total NFT market to grow to $300 billion by that year. Meanwhile, Mogran Stanley says Facebook stock is the best way to get exposure in Metaverse, adding that it's “all upside and would be another layer-cake of multi-year monetization.” The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for the luxury sector as it increasingly collides with the world of crypto.
Morgan Stanley CEO Says Crypto Isn’t a Fad, Though Not Seeing Much Client Demand
James Gorman, CEO of Morgan Stanley, said cryptocurrency isn’t a fad and is not going away. Though, he said his bank isn’t seeing much client demand. In April, the firm confirmed it is offering wealth management clients exposure to bitcoin through a pair of external crypto funds.
NYDIG Raises $100M in Latest Funding Round Led by Insurance Companies
Institutional investment in bitcoin is showing no signs of stopping. NYDIG raised another $100M in funding in the latest round led by insurance giants. Last month, NYDIG raised $200M from Morgan Stanley and George Soros, but what is NYDIG and where is it going? “The Hash” panel discusses.
