Charles Schwab is making its most direct move yet into the crypto market. The asset management giant has opened a waitlist for a new "Schwab CryptoTM" trading platform that will allow clients to buy and sell Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly. The development comes just a few months after CEO Rick Wurster said the company is working toward launching a crypto trading platform in the first half of 2026. The rollout of the platform is expected in the first half of 2026, as reported by CoinDesk and will be offered through Charles Schwab Premier Bank, SSB. Once launched, it will be directly competing with platforms ... (full story)