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This Week In Crypto
08 Jan 2026

Morgan Stanley Doubling Down on Crypto

MSCI decided it will not, for now, exclude DATCOs from its indexes and two Senate committees plan Jan. 15 markups on major crypto market structure legislation. In trending topics, we look at Morgan Stanley’s rapidly expanding crypto suite.
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DATCOs to stay in MSCI indices, for now
MSCI decided it will not, for now, exclude digital asset treasury companies from its indexes after reviewing whether such firms should be treated as investment funds. The index provider said the current treatment of companies holding 50% or more of assets in digital assets will remain unchanged while it continues discussions with market participants.The review highlighted investor concerns that some digital asset treasury companies resemble passive investment vehicles, which are normally ineligible for MSCI indexes. MSCI said it will launch a broader review of non-operating companies and may develop new assessment criteria to determine future index eligibility, signaling that the issue remains under active consideration.
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