Morgan Stanley has officially submitted an application for the establishment of an ether trust, following the recent momentum in the cryptocurrency market sparked by the push for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) centered around Bitcoin and Solana. This move indicates the firm's keen interest in expanding its offerings in the digital asset space, as it responds to the growing interest and investment potential surrounding various cryptocurrencies.
source: https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/01/07/morgan-stanley-files-for-ether-trust-after-bitcoin-and-solana-etf-push