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, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Today in crypto, Morgan Stanley reportedly plans to enable cryptocurrency trading on its E*Trade platform by 2026, marking a deeper push into digital assets amid a shifting US regulatory landscape. The crypto-tied eye scanning project World is now in the US, and Ripple reportedly made a $5 billion bid to acquire Circle.

Banking giant Morgan Stanley reportedly plans to list cryptocurrencies on its E*Trade investment brokerage and trading platform.

According to a May 1 Bloomberg report, the firm intends to list crypto assets on E*Trade in 2026. The plan is still in early development, and the bank is said to be exploring partnerships with established crypto firms to power the service. Internal discussions about cryptocurrency support reportedly began in late 2024.

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