Robinhood


Finance

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.

Robinhood app on a smartphone (Shutterstock)

Videos

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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Videos

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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Markets

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.

Robinhood app on a smartphone (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Slips to $63K as Crypto Market Faces More U.S. Regulatory Pressure

Despite the recent bounce, the correction isn't over, said one technical analyst, expecting bitcoin to fall to the low-mid $50,000 area before rallying to new all-time highs.

Bitcoin price on May 6 (CoinDesk)

Opinion

The SEC Can’t Stop Suing Crypto Companies

Robinhood apparently made strenuous efforts to comply with the agency, even applying to become a special purpose crypto broker-dealer. The SEC is likely to sue for alleged securities violations in any case.

(Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk, modified)

Videos

Robinhood Shares Fall After Wells Notice From SEC; Crypto's Guard Against Hacks

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Robinhood (HOOD) shares fell about 2.5% in premarket trading after its crypto arm received a Wells Notice from the SEC. Plus, new findings from Visa and data platform Allium Labs show that more than 90% of stablecoin transaction volumes aren’t coming from genuine users. And, cybersecurity veteran Justine Bone is leading a group dedicated to guarding crypto from hacks.

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Policy

Robinhood Gains 2%, Erasing Early Losses Following SEC Wells Notice

The trading platform previously ended support for all tokens that were named in SEC lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

SEC (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Markets

Robinhood Initiated as Market Perform at KBW as Retail Trading Returns

Retail engagement materially accelerated in the first quarter, the report said.

Robinhood app on a smartphone (Shutterstock)