Morgan Stanley has introduced a new product called the “Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio,” designed to allow stablecoin issuers to hold reserve assets within one of its money market funds while earning interest. The offering is structured under the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds trust (MSNXX), which aims to preserve capital, maintain daily liquidity, and distribute income while keeping a stable $1 net asset value.
The initiative reflects growing institutional demand for regulated reserve solutions in the digital asset sector. According to the bank, issuers must invest a minimum of $10 million into MSNXX to access the service. The fund primarily holds cash, short-term US Treasury securities with maturities under 93 days, and overnight repurchase agreements backed by government securities.
Regulatory Alignment and Expansion Into Crypto Services
The offering is designed to align with the GENIUS Act, which sets standards for stablecoin issuance and reserve management. Morgan Stanley said the move represents an effort to modernize financial infrastructure and integrate traditional banking tools with digital asset markets.
The fund carries a 0.15% management fee and is expected to be primarily used by stablecoin issuers, though other institutional investors may also participate.
This development comes as Morgan Stanley expands its crypto exposure, including the launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, which has recorded significant inflows since its debut, and filings for additional ETF products tied to Ether and Solana.
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