[Charles Schwab CEO: Expected to Launch Spot Cryptocurrency Trading Services in the First Half of 2026] According to Bloomberg, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster stated during a Thursday analyst call that, given the company's competition with native digital investment firms like Robinhood, Charles Schwab is continuously attracting younger clients. He also mentioned that Charles Schwab is expected to launch spot cryptocurrency trading services in the first half of 2026. He said, 'I believe the cryptocurrency business will bring gains, but even without this business, we have already won the favor of these clients.'