Morgan Stanley delays tokenized equity trading launch to Q1 2027
Morgan Stanley has pushed the rollout of tokenized equity trading on its alternative trading system from late 2026 to the first quarter of 2027 to align with broader industry developments and infrastructure readiness.
Morgan Stanley has delayed its expected rollout of tokenized equities on its alternative trading system (ATS) to the first quarter of 2027, shifting from its previous target of the second half of 2026. In an interview with The Block, Morgan Stanley Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg explained that Q1 2027 is "probably more realistic" to align with wider developments across the ecosystem, adding that the team is "definitely actively building it."[3][4][6]
The timeline revision comes as the bank continues preparing its underlying blockchain and proprietary wallet infrastructure. According to reporting by Wu Blockchain and The Daily Block, client demand currently remains limited because tokenized equity offerings are not yet widely available in the market, prompting the bank to await stronger institutional participation while monitoring industry shifts.[1][2][3][5]
Despite the postponed trading launch, Morgan Stanley is pursuing multiple tokenization initiatives in what Oldenburg described as the "securitization of everything." The investment bank has received conditional approval for a digital asset custody and staking trust, is launching a Digital Asset Lab to examine onchain products, and sees future opportunities across tokenized funds, structured notes, and private shares. Oldenburg projected that the tokenized real-world asset market will reach between $3 trillion and $10 trillion by 2030.[2][5]
Key facts
- Morgan Stanley delayed its target to support tokenized equities on its alternative trading system (ATS) to Q1 2027, moving back from H2 2026.
- Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg said Q1 2027 is a more realistic timeframe to align with activities across the broader tokenization ecosystem.
- Client demand for tokenized stocks remains limited because tokenized equity products are not yet broadly available in the market.
- Morgan Stanley is building proprietary wallet and blockchain infrastructure while actively developing its tokenized equity capability.
- Morgan Stanley received conditional approval for a digital asset custody and staking trust and is launching a Digital Asset Lab.
- Oldenburg projected that the tokenized real-world asset market will expand to between $3 trillion and $10 trillion by 2030.
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The Daily Block@thedailyblockPost on X ·
🚨 BREAKING: Morgan Stanley Pushes Tokenized Stocks to 2027 Morgan Stanley has delayed its tokenized stock trading plans to Q1 2027, citing limited product availability and the need for stronger institutional demand as it builds its blockchain infrastructure.
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Wu Blockchain@WuBlockchainPost on X ·
Morgan Stanley Pushes Tokenized Equity Support to Q1 2027 According to The Block, Morgan Stanley now expects to support tokenized equities on its alternative trading system in Q1 2027, later than its previous H2 2026 timeline, digital asset strategy head Amy Oldenburg said. She said the bank is still preparing the required infrastructure, while client demand remains limited because tokenized equity products are not yet widely available. Oldenburg also said she expects the tokenized RWA market to reach $3 trillion to $10 trillion by 2030.
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The BlockArticle ·
Morgan Stanley expects to support tokenized equities in Q1 2027, digital asset strategy head says Morgan Stanley is actively building the necessary infrastructure for tokenized equities while monitoring industry developments.
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The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X ·
EXCLUSIVE: Morgan Stanley now expects to start supporting tokenized equities on its alternative trading system (ATS) in Q1 2027, later than its previously announced timeline of H2 2026. "Q1 is probably more realistic because it'll be aligned with other activities that are happening in the broader ecosystem, but the team is definitely actively building it," Morgan Stanley's Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg told The Block during an interview.
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Frank Chaparro@fintechfrankPost on X ·
Morgan Stanley is going all in on tokenization. Amy Oldenburg, the bank’s head of digital asset strategy, laid out the roadmap w/ The Block: - Targeting Q1 2027 to support tokenized equities on its ATS - Building proprietary wallet infrastructure - Launching a Digital Asset Lab to explore onchain products - Received conditional approval for a digital asset custody and staking trust - Sees opportunities in tokenized private shares, structured notes and funds - Expects tokenized RWAs to reach $3T–$10T Oldenburg calls it the “securitization of everything.” https://t.co/IL84Mrrbbr
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crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·
JUST IN: Morgan Stanley pushes tokenized stock trading launch to Q1 2027 The bank’s ATS rollout has shifted from H2 2026, with digital asset strategy head Amy Oldenburg saying the new target better aligns with developments across the broader tokenization ecosystem. https://t.co/KRHgHOAT1O
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