On April 17, 2026, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster hinted that the firm may launch prediction market services focused on financial events such as inflation, with contracts excluding pop culture, politics, and sports. On-chain analysis of market trends supports increasing interest in such products. Wurster had previously stated in July 2025 that the company would expand its digital asset business, including spot trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum.

ME News reports that on April 17 (UTC+8), Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster stated that the company may offer prediction markets in the future, but will focus on financial event contracts such as inflation, avoiding topics like pop culture, politics, and sports. Previously, Foresight News reported that Rick Wurster had stated in July last year that the company would continue expanding its digital asset business, including spot trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum. (Source: Foresight News)