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Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp; Core Scientific Rejects CoreWeave's Buyout Offer

"CoinDesk Daily" host Helene Braun breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as trading platform Robinhood announced on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp for $200 million in cash. Plus, Core Scientific has rejected the more than $1 billion buyout offer from cloud computing firm CoreWeave and Binance can once again allow Mastercard users to purchase crypto on the exchange.

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Robinhood to Buy Crypto Exchange Bitstamp in Effort to Expand Outside the U.S.

The all-cash deal is valued at $200 million and is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

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Binance Fired Investigator Who Uncovered Client Market Manipulation; 'Boden' Memecoin Surges

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a Wall Street Journal article that says Binance fired an investigator who uncovered evidence of market manipulation at DWF Labs, one of the exchange's clients. Plus, insights on Robinhood's strong earnings report and the surge in "Boden" meme coin after former President Trump's comments.

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Robinhood Wells Notice Shouldn’t Deter Eventual Approval of an Ether Spot ETF: JPMorgan

Potential legal action against Robinhood should be viewed as a continued attempt by the SEC to reinforce its stance that all crypto tokens other than bitcoin and ether should be classified as securities, the report said.

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Robinhood Delivers Big Earnings Beat Driven by Booming Crypto Trading: Analysts

The positive momentum seen in the first quarter has continued, with the platform taking in a record $5 billion in deposits in April, the analysts said.

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Robinhood's Q1 Crypto Trading Volume Surged 224% as SEC Action Looms

Shares in the popular trading platform were higher by 7% after the company topped first quarter revenue and earnings estimates.

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Robinhood Is Unlikely to Win in a 'Full-On Battle' With the SEC: Legal Expert

Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk, including insights on Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC, what it will take for clearer crypto regulation in the U.S. and her potential career as a bass player!

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What Happens if ETH Is Deemed a Security?

Lisa Bragança, Bragança Law attorney and former SEC enforcement branch chief, joins "First Mover" to discuss Robinhood's Wells Notice from the SEC and the agency's approach to crypto regulation. Plus, why the SEC will likely go after ether staking, and what happens to ETH holders if ether is deemed a security in the U.S.

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Binance CEO Calls on Nigeria to Release Detained Executive; Galaxis Raises $10M

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Binance CEO Richard Teng called on the Nigerian government to release Tigran Gambaryan, who flew to the country in February for talks on regulatory supervision. Plus, a research report from KBW says Robinhood would likely win a court case with the SEC given its conservative approach to digital asset listings. And, Singapore-based Web3 platform Galaxis raised $10 million ahead of its token launch.

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Robinhood Would Likely Win Crypto Court Case With the SEC: KBW

The platform being issued a Wells Notice by the SEC is surprising given the company’s conservative approach to digital assets listings, the report said.

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