Vietnam eyes Q3 launch for regulated crypto asset market: Report

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Schwab's crypto trading launch could normalize digital assets in traditional portfolios, potentially sparking fee wars and reshaping market dynamics. The post Charles Schwab rolls out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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The post $11.77T Charles Schwab Launches Spot Bitcoin Trading appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Charles Schwab has begun rolling out spot bitcoin trading to retail clients in the United States, marking a major expansion of crypto access through one of the country’s largest brokerage firms. The company announced Tuesday that an initial group of eligible customers can now trade bitcoin through its new platform, Schwab Crypto. The launch gives retail investors direct access to digital assets inside Schwab’s existing brokerage ecosystem, rather than through third-party exchanges or exchange-traded funds. Charles Schwab said the rollout follows plans first outlined last year and confirmed in April. The firm previously limited crypto exposure to ETFs, futures, and other indirect investment products. The new platform allows customers to buy and sell spot bitcoin while maintaining a separate crypto account connected to their Schwab brokerage profile. Charles Schwab Premier Bank will act as

The post Vietnam eyes Q3 launch for regulated crypto asset market appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Vietnam could start official activity in its regulated crypto asset market as early as the third quarter of 2026.  Summary Vietnam could start regulated crypto market activity in Q3, moving demand toward licensed domestic platforms. Five firms passed initial screening, including bank affiliates, VIX Securities and Sun Group, Reuters reported. Chainalysis ranked Vietnam fourth globally in crypto adoption, reflecting strong retail and institutional activity nationwide demand. Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Duc Chi gave the update at the Digital Trust in Finance 2026 forum in Hanoi on May 12.  Chi said “as early as the third quarter” Vietnam could witness the first official market activity under rules built for safety and transparency. The statement points to a more active phase for a market that has already entered a pilot period. Five firms move through licensing process The Ministr

The US Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure push is running into a dense wall of amendments ahead of Thursday’s markup, with lawmakers filing more than 100 proposed changes to the CLARITY Act. The amendment rush puts stablecoin rewards, crypto firms’ access to the Federal Reserve system and even the use of digital assets for […]