Latest News and Articles about Robinhood
SEC’s Hester Peirce on Tokenization: Blockchain Promise with Regulatory Limits
Tokenization: SEC’s Hester Peirce Sees Promise, But No Magic Wand The buzz around tokenization is hitting fever pitch, with blockchain tech promising to democratize finance by turning everything from stocks to skyscrapers into tradable digital tokens. Yet, SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has stepped in with a reality check: this innovation is enchanting, but it’s […]
Read MoreRobinhood’s Tokenized Shares Under Fire: OpenAI Calls Them “Fake Equity”
Robinhood’s Tokenized Shares Spark Firestorm: OpenAI Slams Them as “Not Real Equity” Robinhood’s bold launch of tokenized shares representing stakes in private giants like OpenAI and SpaceX has hit a wall, with OpenAI publicly denouncing the product as fake equity. This clash between a crypto-savvy trading platform and a leading AI firm exposes raw tensions […]
Read MoreRobinhood Launches Tokenized US Stocks in Europe: Blockchain Breakthrough or TradFi Mirage?
Robinhood’s Tokenized Stock Gambit Hits Europe: Blockchain Innovation or TradFi Trap? Robinhood has unleashed a bold experiment, rolling out over 200 tokenized US stocks and ETFs to investors across 30 EU and EEA countries as of June 30, 2025. This move fuses traditional finance with blockchain technology, promising seamless access to American markets, but it’s […]
Read MoreRobinhood Acquires Bitstamp for $200M, Gains 50+ Global Crypto Licenses in Bold Expansion
Robinhood Snaps Up Bitstamp for $200M: A Tectonic Shift with 50+ Global Crypto Licenses Robinhood, the retail trading titan, has dropped a bombshell with its $200 million all-cash acquisition of Bitstamp, a Luxembourg-based crypto exchange established in 2011. This isn’t just another deal—it’s a strategic maneuver to vault Robinhood into the institutional crypto arena while […]
Read MoreKevin O’Leary Endorses Robinhood’s WonderFi Buy: Revolutionizing Cross-Border Crypto Trading
Kevin O’Leary Backs Robinhood’s Acquisition of WonderFi: A Game-Changer for Crypto Trading and Cross-Border Transactions Kevin O’Leary, the famed “Shark Tank” investor, has thrown his weight behind Robinhood’s strategic move to acquire WonderFi, a key player in the Canadian blockchain and cryptocurrency market. O’Leary’s endorsement highlights the acquisition’s potential to revolutionize cross-border trading by slashing […]
Read MoreUniswap Unleashed: $165.5M Funded, Unichain & v4 Coming, Robinhood Partnership Sealed
Uniswap Community Votes to Launch Bold New Era, Redefining DeFi The Uniswap community has overwhelmingly approved two governance proposals under the “Uniswap Unleashed” framework, setting the stage for a transformative expansion of the decentralized exchange’s ecosystem. With significant funding allocated and new technologies like Unichain and Uniswap v4 on the horizon, Uniswap aims to solidify […]
Read MoreSEC Ends Robinhood Probe Without Action, Signals Shift in Crypto Regulation
SEC Closes Investigation into Robinhood Without Enforcement Action The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ended its investigation into Robinhood, the popular retail trading app, without pursuing any enforcement action. This decision follows a Wells Notice issued to Robinhood in May of the previous year, which typically signals potential legal action. Despite numerous meetings […]
Read MoreSEC and Fed Signal Crypto Thaw, Sparking Market Shifts
SEC Signals a Hands-Off Approach to Crypto The SEC and Federal Reserve are signaling a more permissive stance towards cryptocurrencies, which could lead to greater integration with traditional finance. Yet, this regulatory shift raises concerns about potential market disruptions and an uptick in illicit activities. SEC’s Hester Peirce suggests memecoins fall outside current jurisdiction Federal […]
Read MoreCFTC Halts Crypto.com and Kalshi’s Super Bowl Betting, Robinhood Suspends Plans
CFTC Cracks Down on Crypto.com and Kalshi’s Super Bowl Event Contracts, Prompting Robinhood to Suspend Plans Did you know that the thrill of betting on the Super Bowl could be coming to a halt? The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has intervened in Crypto.com and Kalshi’s plans to offer Super Bowl betting, leading Robinhood […]
Read MoreRobinhood and CME Group Launch Futures Trading: Bitcoin and More
Robinhood Expands into Futures Trading with CME Group Robinhood has announced a significant expansion into futures trading in partnership with CME Group, offering retail investors a broader range of investment options including U.S. equity indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. Robinhood adds CME Group’s futures for equities, commodities, and crypto. CME Group to […]
Read MoreRobinhood Wallet Holds $9.3B Dogecoin: Is Elon Musk Behind It?
One Wallet’s $10 Billion Dogecoin Stash: The Power of Robinhood and the Mystery of Its Owner A single wallet on Robinhood holds a staggering $9.3 billion worth of Dogecoin (DOGE), representing nearly a fifth of the cryptocurrency’s total circulating supply, currently valued at $55 billion. This concentration of wealth in one wallet underscores the significant […]
Read MoreRobinhood Shifts Crypto Strategy: Expanding Trading Offerings, Avoids Bitcoin Investments
Robinhood’s Cryptocurrency Strategy: Focusing on Trading, Not Bitcoin Investments Robinhood’s CEO, Vladimir Tenev, has made it clear: the brokerage firm will not be joining the bandwagon of corporations hoarding Bitcoin. Instead, Robinhood is doubling down on its role as a facilitator of crypto trading, a strategic stance that sets it apart from other industry giants […]
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