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MSNXX targets regulated issuers under GENIUS Act reserve rules
TL;DR
- Morgan Stanley Investment Management launched MSNXX for payment stablecoin reserve management.
- MSNXX invests in cash, short-term U.S. Treasurys and eligible overnight repurchase agreements.
- The fund requires a $10 million minimum investment and targets a stable $1.00 net asset value.
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Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio, ticker MSNXX, as a government money market fund designed to help payment stablecoin issuers invest reserve assets under GENIUS Act requirements.
The fund sits inside the Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Funds trust and is structured around preservation of capital, daily liquidity and maximum current income. It targets a stable $1.00 net asset value, giving stablecoin issuers a regulated reserve vehicle rather than a crypto-native yield product.
MSNXX invests only in cash, U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds with remaining maturities of 93 days or less, and certain overnight repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities and/or cash. The 93-day limit is a key feature because the GENIUS Act requires payment stablecoin reserves to be backed by high-quality liquid assets and treats registered government money market fund shares as eligible reserve instruments.
Shares of the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio are primarily expected to be held by stablecoin issuers seeking to meet reserve asset requirements. Morgan Stanley also says shares may be held by investors that are not stablecoin issuers.
Morgan Stanley Frames MSNXX as Digital Asset Liquidity Infrastructure
Fred McMullen, Co-Head of Global Liquidity at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, said, “We are pleased to deliver a new investment solution to the marketplace that seeks to address the needs of stablecoin issuers.”
McMullen added, “The significant increase in stablecoin issuers as well as the growing number of assets held in stablecoins represents an evolving portion of the marketplace that is ripe for future growth.”
Amy Oldenburg, head of Digital Asset Strategy for Morgan Stanley, said, “Developing innovative ways to work with stablecoin issuers is another step towards modernizing the financial infrastructure and a key way to improve our institutional clients’ experience.”
Oldenburg added, “Creating opportunities for all client segments as markets evolve will make the next phase of finance possible and more broadly accessible.”
Morgan Stanley connected MSNXX to a broader digital-assets push that includes the April debut of Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust. That trust seeks to track bitcoin performance and had recorded $172 million in net inflows since launch. BNY provides digital asset custody services for the trust and also serves as administrator and transfer agent, handling account, recordkeeping and cash management services.
Earlier in 2026, Morgan Stanley Investment Management introduced DAP Class shares of its Treasury Securities Portfolio. The class is designed to participate in BNY’s Money Market Funds mirrored record tokenization initiative through BNY’s LiquidityDirect and Digital Asset platforms, where corresponding value is represented through mirrored record tokenization on a blockchain while BNY keeps the official books and records.
McMullen said Morgan Stanley has “actively engaged across the industry to develop the ability to offer digital asset related liquidity solutions,” adding that the recent launches show the firm’s commitment to “relevant, timely solutions” for changing investor needs.
Morgan Stanley has also filed paperwork with the U.S. securities regulator to list an Ether ETF and a staked Solana ETF. Separately, the firm filed for a national trust banking charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in February, which would allow it to offer crypto custody and execute purchases, swaps and transfers for clients if approved.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management reported more than 1,300 investment professionals worldwide and $1.9 trillion in assets under management or supervision as of March 31, 2026. Morgan Stanley operates in 42 countries, while its wealth management business includes roughly 16,000 financial advisers overseeing more than $6 trillion in client assets.
The fund is not risk-free. Morgan Stanley states investors could lose money, the fund cannot guarantee it will preserve $1.00 per share, the investment is not a bank account, and it is not insured or guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Morgan Stanley also states the sponsor is not required to reimburse the fund for losses and investors should not expect sponsor support at any time, including during market stress.
FAQ
What is MSNXX?
MSNXX is Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio.
Who is MSNXX mainly for?
Payment stablecoin issuers seeking eligible reserve asset exposure.
What assets can MSNXX hold?
Cash, short-term U.S. Treasurys and eligible overnight repurchase agreements.
Is MSNXX insured by the FDIC?
No. Morgan Stanley says the fund is not FDIC insured.
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