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According to Arkham monitoring, Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT has increased its holdings by 321.08 BTC, worth approximately $25.81 million.As of now, the total Bitcoin holdings of MSBT have reached 3,314 BTC, worth approximately $266 million.

According to BBX data, this week (as of May 12), Bitcoin corporate reserves continue to expand, and institutional-level ETF product monthly performance data has been released. The core dynamics are as follows:Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ: $MSTR) submitted Form 8-K to the SEC on May 11, disclosing that the company purchased an additional 535 BTC, totaling approximately $43 million, with an average price of about $80,340; as of May 11, the total holdings increased to 818,869 BTC, with a total acquisition cost of approximately $61.86 billion (average price $75,540), and a BTC yield of 9.4% since the beginning of 2026. Of the funds used for this round of purchases, $42.9 million came from MSTR ATM equity financing, and $1 million came from the STRC preferred stock program; this purchase of 535 BTC is significantly lower than last month's peak (an increase of 34,164 BTC in the week of April 13-19), but it still maintains the purchase after the company's Q1 financial report hinted at the possibility of selling BTC to pay dividends, thereby endorsing the "firm holding" position with actual actions.Morgan Stanley (NYSE: $MS) launched the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (NYSE Arca: $MSBT) on April 8. According to a report by CryptoSlate on May 10, $MSBT recorded zero net redemptions in its first full trading month after launch, with assets under management maintaining positive growth from the first day; meanwhile, the overall U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF has recorded net positive inflows for six consecutive weeks, with a cumulative net inflow of $2.44 billion in April, and daily average inflows continuing to be positive since May. $MSBT entered the market with a management fee rate of 0.14%, making it the lowest fee Bitcoin spot ETF currently available; the zero net redemption data for the first month marks the establishment of preliminary stable demand for this product among Morgan Stanley's wealth management client network, interpreted by institutional analysts as an early signal of large-scale access to the Bitcoin ETF ecosystem through traditional wealth management channels.

According to The Block, Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) has accumulated a net inflow of $193.6 million from its launch on April 8 to May 7, with net assets reaching $239.6 million. In its first month, it recorded net inflows on 17 trading days and remained flat on 5 trading days, with no single day of net outflow.Amy Oldenburg, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated that MSBT had a net inflow of $30.6 million on its first day, with a trading volume of approximately $34 million, marking the strongest ETF debut in the bank's history; nearly all the funds came from self-managed clients and have not yet entered the advisory wealth management platform.

Lianlian Digital announced that it has successfully obtained a Money Services Business (MSB) license through the acquisition of an entity at the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), allowing it to conduct regulated activities such as foreign exchange, remittances, virtual currency, and payment services. The specific acquisition amount has not been disclosed.

According to market news, the Morgan Stanley-related MSBT ETF has purchased $83.6 million in BTC since its establishment this week, and currently its on-chain address holds approximately $64.4 million in BTC.

The decentralized trading platform ANT.FUN has officially obtained the Canadian MSB (Money Services Business) license today, marking a key step in the platform's global compliance layout. This milestone not only enhances the platform's compliance qualifications in the North American market but also lays a solid foundation for its future global business expansion.The Canadian MSB license is one of the most valuable compliance qualifications in the global digital asset industry, regulated by Canada's FINTRAC. Licensed institutions must meet strict anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) requirements, so obtaining the MSB license means that the platform has reached international standards in risk control systems, secure operations, and compliance construction.As a new generation of decentralized trading infrastructure, ANT.FUN has always adhered to the construction philosophy of safety, transparency, and compliance first. This approval not only demonstrates the team's long-term investment in professional capabilities but also indicates its determination to actively self-regulate and develop steadily under the global regulatory framework. ANT.FUN has previously obtained the US SMB, STO, and RIA licenses, and with the acquisition of the Canadian MSB license, ANT.FUN's path to internationalization will be smoother, making it more competitive in serving global users and building a trustworthy Web3 financial ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, the decentralized exchange Ant.fun recently announced that it has successfully obtained a Money Services Business (MSB) registration license issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).Ant.fun is committed to providing fast, stable, and secure on-chain trading services, and is a professional trading platform for global investors. The platform's business covers a variety of trading scenarios, including meme token trading, perpetual contracts (perps), and prediction markets, creating a one-stop decentralized digital asset trading experience for users.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 payment platform Transak has registered as a Money Services Business (MSB) with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), and in the United States, it has obtained a Money Transmitter License (MTL) in Delaware.The FINTRAC registration recognizes Transak Canada as an MSB, requiring the company to comply with strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) standards.In the United States, Transak USA LLC has obtained its second state-level MTL, this time in Delaware, after the company received its first license in Alabama in September. The Delaware license allows Transak to offer regulated crypto services to residents and businesses in the state, including the purchase and transfer of digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, TokenPocket announced on its official X account that it has obtained the MSB (Money Services Business) license issued by the U.S. FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network). This license will assist TokenPocket's global operating entity TP Global Ltd in conducting cryptocurrency and payment-related business activities in multiple states across the United States. TokenPocket officially stated that it will gradually apply for compliance licenses in more countries and regions to provide users with diversified cryptocurrency services.It is reported that TokenPocket is a leading global multi-chain self-custody wallet, supporting mainstream public chains such as BTC, ETH, BSC, TRON, Solana, DOGE, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism. It offers a mobile wallet, Chrome extension wallet, and hardware wallet. TokenPocket has provided reliable services to over 25 million users worldwide, with more than 3.5 million monthly active users, spanning over 200 countries and regions globally.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, on December 2, the BIKA trading platform announced that its brand has officially upgraded to BIKA Global and launched a globalization strategic layout. BIKA officials stated that after this brand upgrade, the team will be committed to providing users with safer, more convenient, and higher-quality services, creating a globally leading digital asset trading platform that more users can trust.Currently, BIKA holds MSB licenses in the United States and Canada, with a platform of 3 million registered users and compliant operations for 5 years.