Leveraging its MiFID credentials, Bitstamp is preparing a regulated perpetual swap offering.
The U.S.-based, commission-free trading platform has gradually been introducing "localized versions" of its app across the E.U.
The Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin saw its price rebound to $61 after Robinhood announced the token’s listing on the exchange.
Robinhood Markets has agreed to pay $45 million to settle its cases filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a document shared by the agency, Robinhood Markets violated rules on blue sheet filing, identity theft, and suspicious activity reporting, including a 2021 data breach that exposed customers’ data. Related Reading: Hong Kong […]
Robinhood has agreed to pay $45 million in civil penalties to settle charges of securities law violations. According to a Jan. 13 statement, this settlement follows an investigation by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) into the activities of its subsidiaries, Robinhood Securities LLC and Robinhood Financial LLC. The penalties include $33.5 million from […]
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The brokerage reportedly cited expectations of a crypto-friendly regulatory environment under incoming President Trump as a key consideration.
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for November 20, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The broker raised its price target on the trading platform's stock to $51 from $30.
Robinhood adds SOL, PEPE, ADA, XRP, Coinbase adds PEPE
A major revamp is coming to the SEC. For many reasons, this year’s US presidential elections have become the most consequential for cryptocurrency. Crypto and blockchain technology has become an election issue, with both the Republican and Democratic candidates teasing the electorate with their plans on how to handle crypto. Related Reading: Binance Coin Breaks $600! Is There More Upside Ahead For BNB? Between the two, incoming President Donald Trump offered a more friendly stance over crypto, promising to make the US a “crypto capital” and suggesting a change in leadership at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Now that Trump is the next president, all eyes are on the SEC and the expected reshuffle. And the latest political chatter suggests that the high-profile job will probably go to Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer. Many expect Trump to announce in January 2025 the next SEC chief, as the clamor for the agency’s Gary Gensler’s exit intensifies. Gensler In Hot Seat Before Elections Many expect Gensler to be one of the high-profile exits once Trump takes office. Gensler has waged legal fights against the crypto community for years, including Binance and Ripple’s XRP. His aggressive policies against crypto and its personalities have earned him plenty of detractors and enemies. With Gensler’s increasing unpopularity, many have demanded his resignation. Trump acknowledged the issue and promised a revamp of the SEC once he wins. Even Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse has blamed Gensler for the Democrat’s loss this election. Now, Reuters reports that Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher is considered the top contender for Gensler’s post. Robinhood’s Dan Gallagher As Next SEC Chair? Dan Gallagher currently serves as Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer. Gallagher was a SEC commissioner from 2011 to 2015 before joining the company. Also, Gallagher enjoys wide popularity among cryptocurrency bigwigs, especially among Trump donors. At least two sources have confirmed that the former SEC commissioner is in the running to become the next chair of the agency. Although the selection process is still open, Gallagher’s pro-innovation policies give him an advantage over other hopefuls. He advocates for tighter regulation of cryptocurrencies and supports market liberalization. Previously, Gallagher campaigned to treat digital assets like Bitcoin as a distinct asset class, not as securities. In short, the SEC can see a more crypto-friendly policy once Gallagher takes oath. Related Reading: Solana Rockets Past BNB To Claim Coveted 4th Spot In Crypto Ranks Other Candidates In Consideration Aside from Gallagher, a few other names are floated as Gensler’s replacement. For example, some in the crypto industry are looking at Hester Pierce, who is a SEC Commissioner, to become the next SEC chair. However, some insiders have shared that Pierce isn’t keen on taking the job. Another candidate in the running is Mark Uyeda, who was appointed as SEC commissioner on June 30, 2022. Multiple reports also mentioned Paul Atkins, former Republican SEC Commissioner, and Robert Stebbins – who was named SEC General Counsel in May 2017 — as possible Gensler replacement. Featured image from CNBC, chart from TradingView
The prediction market has listed contracts for betting on events including a prospective Trump impeachment.
Polymarket dominates with around $3.3 billion in betting volumes tied to the outcome of the US presidential race.
Solana is one of the top networks, commanding a market cap of over $81 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. Even as crypto prices rise and sentiment improves, SOL has struggled for momentum. Solana Retraces: Will Prices Break $200? Over the past week of trading, market data shows that SOL is stable, posting a 3% dip […]
Robinhood, a popular American financial services company, is finally out of the woods. In its third-quarter filing ending September 30th, 2024, the company disclosed its revenues were up by 165%, and its overall year-to-date (YTD) net deposits increased to $34 million. Related Reading: Tether’s $1 Billion USDT Mint On Tron: What’s Fueling The Demand Surge? It’s a promising development for Robinhood Markets this quarter after facing plenty of challenges in the past. The company took a hit in early 2021 after it decided to restrict trading in GameStop and other meme stocks during a market frenzy. In a separate statement, Robinhood shared that it’s inching closer to a settlement with investors and traders. Q3 Filing Is Company’s Second-Best Revenue Despite its challenging backstory and the SEC’s regulatory pressures, Robinhood Markets found its rhythm to post a solid third-quarter performance. The company shared that its net deposits grew to $34 billion, and revenue increased 36% yearly to $367 million, with its cryptocurrency unit leading the surge. In its filing, Robinhood stated that its cryptocurrency revenue increased to $61 million over the quarter or 165%. Market observers expected this growth after the company completed its takeover of Bitstamp, thus pushing its trading volume. Robinhood Surprises With Impressive Growth Robinhood’s growth story impressed many market observers and analysts, given its recent experience with FTX, the ‘meme frenzy,’ and run-ins with the SEC. Last year, the company bought back its shares from Alameda Research for $605 million. At the time of the transaction, many observers expected that Robinhood would avoid cryptocurrency investments. However, the company surprised analysts by making crypto a critical investment through its Robinhood Crypto unit. For its Q3 filing, Robinhood’s Asset Under Custody (AUC) surged by 76% year-over-year to more than $152 billion. The firm reported that its holdings increased due to higher equity, better crypto valuation, and sustained deposits. The company has a portfolio heavy on Bitcoin, and the recent rise in the top crypto bodes well for the firm, which will continue to earn as long as the trend remains bullish for BTC. Related Reading: On The Verge Of History: Bitcoin Breaks $73,000 Barrier, Eyes New Record High – Details Robinhood Finally Moving Ahead After Regulatory Pressures Robinhood Markets is finally moving away from the challenges and issues. As mentioned, the company was embroiled in a trading scandal in early 2021 over the hype on GameStop and meme stocks. Last May, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a Wells Notice to the company. The agency argued that some of Robinhood’s cryptocurrency services violate securities laws. Interestingly, the SEC has not filed a case against the company. In the meantime, Robinhood Markets is business as usual. Based on reports, Robinhood has listed several tokens and allowed transfers for assets like SOL. However, access to the service is limited to EU customers. Featured image from Omar Marques/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images, chart from TradingView
The company missed consensus revenue expectations, analysts said.
The platform said it was “committed to democratizing finance for all,” but would not endorse either the Democratic or Republican candidate in 2024.
Robinhood is broadening its offerings to attract more users by introducing investment contracts linked to the outcome of the November US Presidential election, according to an Oct. 28 statement. Event-based derivatives trading allows investors to speculate on specific occurrences, such as election outcomes or economic policy announcements, without purchasing related assets. According to the firm, […]
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In a developing story from Politico, a potential clash between Wall Street’s regulator and Robinhood Crypto is looming. As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prepares to scrutinize Robinhood’s cryptocurrency operations, chief legal officer Dan Gallagher is emerging as a leading candidate to head the SEC should Donald Trump secure another term as president. Potential […]
Robinhood customers in the European Union can now transfer more than 20 cryptocurrencies, including include bitcoin, ether, solana and USD coin, in and out of the trading app.
Robinhood users in Europe can now deposit and withdraw crypto using external wallets and exchanges like Binance.
Both Robinhood and Revolut are reportedly considering issuing their own stablecoins as the industry continues to expand.
Robinhood has settled a long-running class-action lawsuit in Washington that involved unsolicited text spamming via its ‘refer-a-friend’ program.
The brokerage platform took advantage of Hawaii's recent change to money transmitter licensing to expand to the non-contiguous United States.
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has raised the alarm over the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) censorship, coinciding with crypto exchange Robinhood’s recent acquisition of AI-powered investment advice platform Pluto. According to Bloomberg, the move aims to bring tailored investment strategies and analytics to Robinhood’s retail brokerage users. Still, Hoskinson’s concerns shed light on the potential […]
Ethereum is the home of decentralized finance (DeFi), looking at the over $100 billion in total value locked (TVL). Even though the figure fluctuates, mainly depending on the performance of ETH, it is clear that DeFi has proven revolutionary, opening up new use cases spanning multiple sectors, including finance and insurance. Are Ethereum DeFi Protocols […]
Centralized exchanges are the primary gateways for traders to buy and sell crypto. Despite the significant rise in popularity and usage of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in the past year, CEXs still facilitate most crypto trades. As such, they provide the foundational infrastructure for market liquidity and price discovery. Understanding their health and performance is important […]
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Robinhood’s $200 million acquisition deal comes despite receiving a Wells notice from the SEC a month earlier.
Robinhood said it is acquiring Bitstamp for $200 million, aiming to expand its crypto services outside the US.
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Trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp as it looks to expand its crypto presence globally and attract institutional clients through new product offerings, the company announced Tuesday.
As Robinhood continues to traverse the complexity of the financial regulatory landscape, Vlad Tenev the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), has taken center stage to address the Wells Notice receipt from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its cryptocurrency business. Tenev’s response to the SEC’s Wells Notice highlights the firm’s commitment to […]