Robinhood
New Infrastructure Bill Looks to Raise $30B Through Crypto Taxes
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De breaks down a bipartisan infrastructure bill in Congress that proposes raising $28 billion from crypto investors by applying new information reporting requirements to exchanges and other parties. Plus, the latest on Gary Gensler's response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the SEC's authority over crypto regulation and Robinhood's IPO.

Robinhood Reportedly Testing Feature to Protect Crypto Investors From Volatility
As Robinhood prepares to go public this week, the zero-fee trading platform is reportedly working on a new feature that will help protect users from crypto price volatility. “The Hash” panel discusses whether the fintech firm is acting in the best interests of its clients or is it just a front to appease regulators?

Robinhood Going Public; What S-1 Filing Reveals
Robinhood has filed a preliminary prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its initial public offering (IPO). "The Hash" panel looks at what its S-1 filing revealed about the fintech firm.

Robinhood Slapped With $70M Fine
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said on Wednesday it is fining Robinhood nearly $70 million to settle allegations, claiming the investing platform neglected its duty to supervise trades, maintain its technology and protect customers. "The Hash" hosts unpack FINRA's largest fine in history, and what it means for Robinhood and its users.

Massachusetts Judge Rules Robinhood Cannot Block Regulator’s Case
Robinhood has been trying to stop an enforcement action in Massachusetts alleging that the platform encourages inexperienced users to make risky trades, but a judge recently ruled that the case will move forward. “The Hash” panel weighs in.

Crypto Traders on Robinhood Spikes to 9.5M in Q1, Up Over 450%
The number of crypto traders on Robinhood has skyrocketed to 9.5M in Q1, up from 1.7M in the previous quarter. “The Hash” panel discusses what this indicates about mainstream retail crypto interest and what innovations users can expect to see as crypto trading apps compete for users.

Trading App Robinhood Files Confidential Paperwork for IPO
Robinhood is filing confidentially for an IPO, putting the trading app one step closer to a debut on a stock exchange. “The Hash” panel reacts.

Robinhood Report: Female Crypto Traders on the Increase
Crypto might not be a boys club for much longer. A new report from Robinhood indicates a significant growth in female crypto traders on its platform. "The Hash" panel discusses how the community can reduce barriers to entry for women who want to get into the crypto space and provide a more positive, welcoming environment.

Here’s What Happened at the GameStop Hearings
Key questions remain following yesterday’s GameStop hearing. CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nik De joins “First Mover” to discuss the testimony and next steps.

