Robinhood
Robinhood Plans ‘Web 3’ Crypto Wallet for DeFi Traders, NFT Buyers
Robinhood plans to roll out a new standalone, self-custodial crypto wallet focused on DeFi by the end of 2022. The "Web 3 crypto wallet" will cater to more "advanced" crypto users, living separately from the trading firm's existing wallet. "The Hash" squad discusses the industry implications for Robinhood's latest move in the midst of market downturn.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Buys 7.6% Stake in Robinhood
According to an SEC filing, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried bought 56 million Robinhood (HOOD) shares on May 2, representing a 7.6% stake in the popular trading app. HOOD rose more than 20% upon the news. "The Hash" hosts react, discussing what could be next. Is a Robinhood-FTX.US merger on the horizon?
Robinhood Agrees to Acquire UK Crypto Platform Ziglu
Online brokerage platform Robinhood has agreed to acquire London-based crypto platform Ziglu, which is one of few firms to have a crucial U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) registration. “The Hash” group discusses Robinhood’s increasing presence as a crypto player and its ambitions to ease onboarding into the Web 3 economy.
Coinbase’s New Listings, Robinhood Adds SHIB, SOL, And More
Coinbase has announced an extensive list of ERC-20 tokens that will be added to the crypto exchange’s offerings, and Robinhood will now include shiba inu, Solana, MATIC, and Compound tokens.
Robinhood Crypto COO on Launching ‘Crypto Gifting’ Feature, Acquisition of Cover Markets and 2022 Outlook
Robinhood Crypto Chief Operating Officer Christine Brown announces the trading platform’s new “crypto gifting” feature that will allow people to gift their friends and family digital assets just in time for this holiday season.
Robinhood Adds Crypto Gifting Feature
Popular zero-commission trading app Robinhood is adding a feature so users can gift crypto to friends and family. Customers can send as little as $1 of one of seven cryptocurrencies. "The Hash" group discusses the latest move from Robinhood, helping people take their first step in crypto.
Is a Correction Coming Soon Frothy-Looking Crypto Markets?
CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the “frothy” state of the crypto markets and a possible correction ahead as the SHIB rally signals excess speculation. Plus, reactions to Capriole Investments CEO Charles Edwards’ assessment on bitcoin’s metrics and Robinhood shares falling as crypto trading revenue declines.
Robinhood Becomes First Platform to Offer 24/7 Crypto Phone Support
Robinhood is introducing 24/7 phone support for users with inquiries about their investments, including crypto, with a targeted response time of within 30 minutes. The service makes it the first crypto platform to offer all-hours phone support, stealing a march on crypto exchange Coinbase. "The Hash" squad discusses Robinhood's latest move and the importance of blockchain customer support.
Robinhood COO on Why It's Crucial to Launch Its Crypto Wallet Next Year
Brokerage app Robinhood expects to make its long-awaited crypto wallet available to all customers by early 2022, doubling down on its crypto trading capabilities. The app's users can now join a waiting list to get early access to the wallet. Robinhood Chief Operating Officer Christine Brown discusses insights into the feature and its significance to Robinhood's competitive advantage in the crypto industry.
