Morgan Stanley has appointed Amy Oldenburg as Head of Digital-Asset Strategy, a move that crypto commentator X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) described as highly bullish for XRP and the broader digital-asset market. Oldenburg will focus on building and connecting the firm’s digital-asset capabilities, engaging with digital-industry consortia, and collaborating closely with multiple business units. The appointment signals a structured approach to expanding crypto initiatives across the bank. Oldenburg brings over 20 years of experience at Morgan Stanley , including her previous role as head of emerging markets within asset management. She will oversee both asset management and wealth management divisions. This ensures alignment of internal operations while the bank expands its digital-asset strategy. BOOM! THIS IS BULLISH FOR $XRP AND CRYPTO! Remember when Morgan Stanley called Ripple a SWIFT alternative? That was years ago. This year they appointed Head of Digital Asset Strategy. Bloomberg says this is just the start of Wall Street entering crypto. Banks need… https://t.co/AuuTxuX1Zs pic.twitter.com/QkQbMO0INu — X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) January 29, 2026 Institutional Commitment to Crypto Bloomberg reporter Katherine Doherty noted, “All of the banks have started to come out publicly and express their path forward as it relates to exposing their clients to crypto.” She highlighted that Morgan Stanley remains in the early stages compared to firms like JP Morgan, which has already partnered with Coinbase to offer crypto access to clients. Oldenburg’s role formalizes the bank’s efforts to coordinate internal divisions while connecting with external crypto infrastructure providers. It ensures that Morgan Stanley can strategically engage both internally and with outside partners. XRP and Institutional Use Cases X Finance Bull emphasized that banks require a compliant infrastructure for client exposure. He pointed out that XRP and the XRP Ledger fit these requirements, offering fast settlement, scalable transactions, and transparency. He also noted Morgan Stanley’s history with XRP, previously identifying it as a SWIFT alternative . This reinforces its relevance for institutional adoption. Expanding External Partnerships Doherty explained, “This appointment is going to be a path forward to connecting with crypto-related companies that they can work with outside of Morgan Stanley to further their efforts as well.” The bank has previously filed for crypto-related ETFs and partnered with infrastructure providers like Zerohash to enable e-trade clients access to digital assets. Oldenburg’s leadership strengthens coordination across internal divisions and external collaborations. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Outlook for Digital Assets X Finance Bull highlighted that the move shows ongoing institutional adoption. He described Morgan Stanley’s appointment as a key step in preparing compliant infrastructure and client exposure strategies. According to his post, this shows that XRP and its ledger are positioned to meet institutional needs effectively . Morgan Stanley’s appointment shows the growing integration of crypto into traditional finance. Banks need secure, compliant, and scalable solutions for their clients. XRP and the XRP Ledger provide these capabilities, supporting efficient institutional adoption . With Oldenburg’s appointment, Morgan Stanley demonstrates a coordinated approach to crypto initiatives, reinforcing XRP’s relevance and positioning the bank to expand its digital-asset offerings. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Morgan Stanley Makes Major Bullish Move for XRP and Crypto appeared first on Times Tabloid .