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Strike Bitcoin Loans Expand, Morgan Stanley MSBT, Quantum Risk Debate
Briefing
Strike expands Bitcoin lending globally
Strike rolled out Bitcoin-backed loans across most of the U.S. and parts of the EU, targeting long-term holders seeking liquidity. Rates start at 7.49%, aiming to compete with traditional credit markets. The firm also introduced proof-of-reserves with external audits to rebuild trust after past crypto lending failures. The move positions Strike as a full-stack Bitcoin financial services platform spanning payments, deposits, and credit.
Morgan Stanley launches MSBT ETP
Morgan Stanley introduced MSBT, a Bitcoin-backed ETP, marking the first such product from a G-SIB bank. The firm cited Bitcoin’s roughly $1.5 trillion market size as justification for prioritization. Plans include expanding into spot trading and broader infrastructure. Executives emphasized regulatory clarity and investor education as key barriers to wider adoption.
Videos covered
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- •Free Speech and Bitcoin Advocacy
- •Allegations of Law Enforcement Misconduct
- •Criticism of the Court System
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- •Quantum threat explained
- •No proof of capability yet
- •Disagreement over timelines
Keynote: Jack Mallers - The Bitcoin Company | Bitcoin 2026
- •Strike expands Bitcoin-backed lending globally
- •Lower interest rates aim to boost adoption
- •Proof of reserves introduced for lending transparency
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- •Emerging markets lens shapes strategy
- •Launch of Bitcoin ETP (MSBT)
- •Regulatory shift enabling progress
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- •Claims of a chilling effect on crypto innovation
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- •Institutional Access and Utility
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- •Fed Policy Uncertainty and Leadership Shift
- •Inflation Risks Tied to Energy and Geopolitics
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- •Creation of a New Lending Model
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- •Shift from investing to speculation
- •Blurring lines between finance and gambling
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- •Bitcoin Ownership and Community Culture
- •Personal Stories of Bitcoin Investment and Family Conflict
- •Bitcoin Adoption within Families
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- •Rise of Stretch as a Credit Platform
- •Mass Adoption and Market Impact
- •Expansion into Layer-2 and DeFi Integration
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