Charles Schwab CEO touts 400% surge in crypto interest, teases direct spot trading
Charles Schwab Corp. is signaling serious momentum in the crypto space—and it's only getting started, according to the firm's new CEO, Rick Wurster.
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Charles Schwab Corp. is signaling serious momentum in the crypto space—and it's only getting started, according to the firm's new CEO, Rick Wurster.
Operational expenses for executing transactions on the two leading layer one (L1) blockchain protocols have diminished notably relative to the same period in 2024, reflecting a striking recalibration. Cheaper Than Ever: Blockchain Users Reap Benefits of Fee Freefall Reflecting on last April, the average fee to transact on the Bitcoin blockchain hovered at $16.
Dogecoin still remains capped at the $0.15 level with its price trading at $0.158, having decreased 0.35% in 24 hours and 2.02% in the last week. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominates Q1: Altcoin Season Nowhere In Sight—Report Various attempts to pierce key levels have been unsuccessful, with prices going as low as $0.149 before recovering marginally.
The crypto market is experiencing sharp price swings, whale selloffs, and legal developments involving major players. Bitcoin remains in a bearish pattern, while investor sentiment continues to shift amid macroeconomic concerns and liquidity issues.
The paper argues that information asymmetry still persists throughout the crypto industry, despite its transparent structure compared to TradFi.
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John Deaton, a prominent crypto lawyer, has outlined a five-point plan for regulation by lawmakers in the United States. In his latest post on X, he calls for urgent action to establish clear rules that will support innovation, protect users, and bring stability to the crypto sector.
PancakeSwap's cryptocurrency token has been performing well this spring, with its price increasing by more than 31% in the past month.
SHIB team's marketing lead known under the pseudonym Lucie has taken to her account on the X social media platform to talk to the SHIB community about scammers and things that are necessary to oppose their attacks.
The collapse of the MANTRA (OM) token has left investors reeling, with many facing significant losses. As analysts comb through the causes of the collapse, many questions remain.
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Charles Schwab Corp CEO Rick Wurster is reportedly eyeing an April 2026 launch window to provide spot Bitcoin (BTC) trading services to Schwab clients.According to RIABiz, Wurster cited a 400% increase in traffic to Schwab's crypto website as evidence of investor interest in digital assets. The CEO predicted: “Our expectation is that with the changing regulatory environment, we are hopeful and likely to be able to launch direct spot crypto.
Binance warns Solana and BSC are gaining ground as Ethereum continues to struggle with high fees and slow speeds.
Vietnam collaborates with Bybit to create a pilot crypto trading program.
SUI blockchain has been gaining traction in recent weeks, and its market cap is now approaching $7 billion. Fueled by meme coin activity and rising DeFi engagement, the network has seen a notable jump in DEX volume and technical momentum.
Toncoin (TON) is trading in the lower part of the chart between the support of $2.50 and the high of $4.00.
EOS is known for being a relatively stable cryptocurrency, with fewer dramatic price swings compared to others. While it's been on a gradual decline overall, its price movement in April has started to draw some attention.
The Chainlink price has not seen a lot of action in recent weeks, oscillating between the $12 and $13 levels since the start of April. This inactivity suggests that the altcoin is yet to recover from its uninspiring run in the first quarter of 2025.
One of Zug, Switzerland's Spar supermarkets has begun accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment, following an increasing number of enterprises welcoming cryptocurrency for day-to-day purchases. The move is a big development for the global grocery chain with almost 14,000 stores spread around the globe and catering to nearly 15 million customers every day.
On Saturday, the global cryptocurrency market cap ticked up 0.53%, landing at $2.68 trillion. Over the past week, both ethereum and bitcoin showed little change, with bitcoin inching ahead 0.3% and ethereum slipping 2.4%. Around eight digital assets notched double-digit gains during the seven-day run.
The controversial exchange eXch plans to close its doors in May after facing allegations that it laundered crypto stolen in the record-setting Bybit exploit earlier this year. In February, hackers looted nearly $1.
Charles Schwab, a major brokerage firm in the United States, has announced plans to start direct spot crypto trading within the next 12 months. This news has sparked interest among crypto enthusiasts, especially for assets like XRP, Dogecoin, and Shiba Inu, as the firm aims to tap into the growing digital asset market.
The cryptocurrency market experienced a whirlwind of developments this week. From Bitcoin price volatility and major crypto hacks to high-stakes geopolitical tensions and SEC shakeups, the global crypto narrative is evolving fast.
A potential crypto fall/winter can lay the groundwork for future improvements
