Morgan Stanley is preparing to launch crypto trading for retail clients through its E-Trade division, marking one of Wall Street’s boldest steps yet into digital assets. The move comes just days after the bank’s chief investment officer (CIO) recommended gold over Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation. Related: Morgan Stanley recommends gold over 'hard asset' in inflation strategy According to a memo obtained by CNBC, Morgan Stanley will begin offering crypto trading in the first half of 2026 via a partne ...