Major banks and regulators are intensifying their efforts to integrate into the cryptocurrency market. Morgan Stanley has announced plans to launch crypto trading via E*Trade in 2026, partnering with Zerohash to enable trading of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Meanwhile, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has shown cautious confidence in stablecoins, signaling potential future involvement. In regulatory developments, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is exploring frameworks to permit tokenized assets as collateral in derivatives markets, indicating a significant shift towards embracing digital assets. Additionally, Michael Saylor of MicroStrategy forecasts that strong institutional demand will propel Bitcoin prices higher in the fourth quarter of 2025.