Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Today in crypto, Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE launched spot cryptocurrency trading for eligible retail clients, the US Senate unanimously adopted a resolution opposing executive clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried and President Donald Trump is set to meet senators at the White House to discuss the CLARITY Act as lawmakers push to advance crypto market structure legislation before the August recess.

Morgan Stanley’s E*TRADE has rolled out spot cryptocurrency trading for eligible retail clients, enabling them to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ether and Solana through a partnership with crypto infrastructure provider Zero Hash.

The launch integrates crypto holdings alongside stocks and other traditional investments on the E*TRADE platform, with support for digital asset transfers expected later this year. The self-directed brokerage serves 8.6 million households and manages about $1.56 trillion in client assets as of March 31. Trades incur a 50-basis-point fee, while custody is provided through separate Zero Hash accounts that are not protected by FDIC or SIPC insurance. Morgan Stanley said it plans to migrate custody services to its Morgan Stanley Digital Trust once operational.

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