Tagged: robinhood

June 3, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fintech industry participants weighed in on Robinhood’s (NASDAQ: HOOD) use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents this past week. “There’s a huge opportunity for Robinhood to reshape trading behavior again through AI agents. As these systems become more deeply embedded in investing platforms, users will increasingly stop viewing… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced the acquisition of WonderFi (TSX: WNDR, OTCQB: WONDF) in 2025, and today that deal has closed, marking an expansion into the Canadian market. This is emblematic of Robinhood’s global expansion strategy. Robinhood paid about USD $180 million for the platform in an… Read More

June 2, 2026 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) continues to challenge existing boundaries in fintech and online investing, blending steady international business growth, artificial intelligence features, and involvement in public financial initiatives. These moves have sparked investor enthusiasm while prompting questions about the Fintech company’s long-term valuation. The company… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 4:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Kalshi have been approved to offer perpetual crypto futures trading. In a series of updates, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that “certain crypto asset perpetuals” will be allowed via a no-action letter. Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM), a subsidiary of Coinbase,… Read More

May 27, 2026 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched agentic trading, allowing users to trade automatically using artificial intelligence (AI). Purchases of Robinhood’s AI-native Model Context Protocol (MCP) will use a credit card to pay for the transaction. In a blog post, Robinhood said users can now build agents to execute… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The traditional financial or TradFi ecosystem is meaningfully converging with DeFi technologies in 2026. A wide range of new products, including US dollar-backed stablecoins, bitcoin, and crypto-backed lending services, digital currency cashbacks on credit card purchases, are now among just a few of the innovations that… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 4:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) shares cratered today, currently down over 13%, following a disappointing Q1 earnings report. Yesterday, Robinhood reported a top-line revenue increase of 15% versus the same quarter of the prior year, topping $1.07 billion. Funded accounts inched higher by over 400,000 during the quarter. Transaction-based… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 5:40 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD)  has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to offer brokerage services in the city-state, marking a key step in the U.S.-based fintech firm’s expansion into Asia’s fast-growing retail investment market. The approval allows Robinhood to move closer to launching a… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 7:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) pledged to reach one million people with financial education through classroom-based programming by 2030. The classroom-based pledge encompasses the impact of Robinhood’s financial education initiatives reaching various groups including grade school and college students, teachers, current and former professional athletes, community… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

In a busy day for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a significant change impacting smaller investors has been announced, thus driving shares of retail brokerage firms higher. Under the new rule, which saw its comment period end in February, the old Pattern Day Trader… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 4:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) continues to blur the lines between investing apps and full-scale banking platforms. The company has rolled out several features recently, including its premium Gold Card and expanded banking options that promise attractive returns on everyday cash holdings. These moves signal a… Read More

March 17, 2026 @ 7:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Investing in private securities has become very popular. To meet this demand, Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has listed its first publicly traded venture capital fund that invests solely in private companies. Typically, promising private firms first raise capital from individual investors and venture capital firms. Starting at… Read More

March 8, 2026 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is making waves in the luxury credit card space by launching its new Platinum Card, which is described as being a high-end product with a $695 annual fee and a physical card plated in 99.9% pure platinum. This offering directly positions… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 7:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev shared key updates on February 19, 2026, revealing that the company’s new blockchain initiative has already processed four million transactions during its opening week on testnet. This adoption highlights strong early momentum as developers dive into building applications… Read More

February 19, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has released the complete replay of its February 17, 2026, roadshow kickoff for Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI), giving retail investors an unfiltered look at one of the most ambitious efforts yet to open private-company investing to the masses. The livestream,… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, once positioned himself as a visionary in the crypto and tech worlds. Before his empire crumbled amid allegations of massive fraud, SBF made several shrewd early investments that have since exploded in worth. These… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) recently disclosed its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025, highlighting substantial growth in several areas despite facing headwinds in cryptocurrency trading. The company achieved record-breaking figures in revenue, user engagement, and asset management, underscoring its… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood UK says it has added ISAs, tax-advantaged retirement accounts, to its bundle of investment options. The company touted its zero platform fees, low FX fees, and a 2% cash bonus. UK users will be able to access approximately 5,000 US-listed stocks and ADRs and… Read More

December 12, 2025 @ 11:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expected to enter the hot prediction markets. Currently exemplified by Kalshi and Polymarket, just this past week,  Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) just received approval for a DCM license from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate its own prediction marketplace. While Coinbase has… Read More

December 8, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) reportedly entered into agreements in order to acquire Indonesian brokerage PT Buana Capital Sekuritas as well as licensed digital asset trader PT Pedagang Aset Kripto. According to the latest announcement, the recent acquisitions will now officially mark Robinhood’s entry into Indonesia, accelerating… Read More