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Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not equity, OpenAI clarifies

Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens’ are not equity, OpenAI clarifies

OpenAI publicly disavowed Robinhood’s “OpenAI tokens,” stating “we did not partner with… and do not endorse it.” Robinhood’s tokens offer indirect exposure via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), not direct equity in OpenAI. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defended the move as giving retail investors exposure to private assets. OpenAI, the high-profile artificial intelligence firm, has […]

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“I’m Most Excited About Stock Tokens, As We Can Use Crypto For More Than Trading Assets,” Says Robinhood Crypto GM

“I’m Most Excited About Stock Tokens, As We Can Use Crypto For More Than Trading Assets,” Says Robinhood Crypto GM

Fintech firm Robinhood is taking the crypto industry by storm. On June 30, Robinhood announced a number of game-changing products and services for users in the United States and the European Union. Vlad Tenev, CEO and chairman of Robinhood, announced at Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token event in Cannes, France, that the firm has

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Robinhood Announces New Layer 2 Blockchain

Robinhood Announces New Layer 2 Blockchain

California-based financial services firm Robinhood is in the process of building its own layer 2 blockchain on Arbitrum, according to a press release published by the company on Monday. The announcement also featured multiple products and services that will be rolled out to European Union (EU) customers, such as tokenized U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs),

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Robinhood Launches Stock Tokens and L2 Blockchain To Expand Crypto Offerings in EU and US

Robinhood Launches Stock Tokens and L2 Blockchain To Expand Crypto Offerings in EU and US

Brokerage fintech firm Robinhood has unveiled a new suite of products and services, marking a major milestone for the cryptocurrency sector. Vlad Tenev, CEO and chairman of Robinhood, announced today at Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token event in Cannes, France, that the firm is launching US stock and exchange-traded fund (ETF) tokens. “Our latest

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Robinhood Cements Crypto Ambitions with 0M Bitstamp Takeover

Robinhood Cements Crypto Ambitions with $200M Bitstamp Takeover

Robinhood has officially completed its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, marking a bold step toward globalizing its crypto services and deepening its reach into institutional markets. The move positions Robinhood as a serious contender in the international crypto scene, expanding beyond its U.S. base and into the European Union, the UK, and Asia. Bitstamp’s Legacy

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Bitstamp Acquisition: Robinhood Gains Over 50 Global Crypto Licenses

Bitstamp Acquisition: Robinhood Gains Over 50 Global Crypto Licenses

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Financial crypto services platform firm Robinhood (HOOD) has officially wrapped up its $200 million acquisition of crypto trading platform Bitstamp, founded in 2011 and based in Luxemburg.  The all-cash deal, first announced last year, provides Robinhood with an immediate international presence, obtaining

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Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev Compares Future AI Companies to Bitcoin’s One-Man Start

Robinhood’s Vlad Tenev Compares Future AI Companies to Bitcoin’s One-Man Start

Artificial intelligence could drastically reshape how businesses are built and run, according to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev. He believes the shift is already underway, and that the future will belong to tokenized, single-person companies. Speaking at the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Tenev said the next generation of entrepreneurs will rely on

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Robinhood expands into Canada with WonderFi acquisition

Robinhood expands into Canada with WonderFi acquisition

Robinhood has agreed to acquire WonderFi for US$179 million, marking its entry into Canada. The acquisition deal values WonderFi at CA$0.36 per share, a 41% premium. The deal includes the acquisition of Bitbuy and Coinsquare platforms. Robinhood Markets has announced that it has agreed to acquire Vancouver-based WonderFi Technologies in an all-cash transaction valued at

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Robinhood CEO Says US Crypto Is Rising From The Ashes

Robinhood CEO Says US Crypto Is Rising From The Ashes

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The CEO of Robinhood, Vladimir Tenev, has disclosed that the United States is finally providing crypto some room to breathe. It has been years since there has been tight regulation and unclear rules. Things are finally looking better for crypto firms. In

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Robinhood Plans Blockchain-Based Trading for US Securities in Europe: Report

Robinhood Plans Blockchain-Based Trading for US Securities in Europe: Report

Robinhood is developing a blockchain-based platform that will allow retail investors in Europe to trade US securities, including stocks. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that the initiative will likely be launched in partnership with a digital-asset firm. Both Arbitrum, a blockchain overlaid on Ethereum, and Solana have been under consideration for the collaboration, though discussions are still

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