Charles Schwab begins rollout of spot BTC, ETH trading for U.S. retail customers
Summary
Charles Schwab has officially commenced the rollout of spot cryptocurrency trading for its U.S. retail customers, allowing an initial group of clients to trade bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) directly on the Schwab Crypto platform. This move marks a significant expansion for the brokerage giant, which manages approximately $12 trillion in assets. By offering direct access to these assets, Schwab aims to facilitate mainstream crypto adoption by providing a familiar, regulated environment for its 35 million clients, moving beyond its existing offerings of crypto-related exchange-traded funds and futures.
(Source:CoinDesk)