$12 Trillion Asset Manager Vanguard Is Finally Embracing Digital Assets. Here's What That Could Mean for Crypto Investors.

Vanguard, the last major asset manager to resist cryptocurrency, is shifting its stance. After initially refusing to allow Bitcoin ETF trading in 2024, the company began permitting third-party crypto ETF and mutual fund trading in December 2025. A newly posted job for head of digital assets suggests Vanguard is developing a long-term strategy for digital assets and blockchain, though the company has not announced plans for its own crypto products.