Tagged: robinhood

November 21, 2019 @ 7:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Two titans in the online brokerage space are preparing to merge, according to multiple reports. Schwab and TD Ameritrade are poised to combine operations in a deal that could be finalized as soon as today for an estimated $26 billion purchase. The move to consolidate… Read More

November 5, 2019 @ 5:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

A report indicates that trading App Robinhood had an interesting flaw in its platform that enabled some users to access unlimited borrowed funds. According to a write up by Bloomberg, users in the Reddit forum WallStreetBets were able to take advantage of the flaw. Investors… Read More

October 30, 2019 @ 9:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

This afternoon, the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points. The Federal Open Market Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate to 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 percent due to muted inflation and the “implications of global… Read More

October 13, 2019 @ 9:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood, a trading App and Fintech stealth bank, recently announced it has appointed former SEC Commissioner, Dan Gallagher, to its Board of Directors. According to Robinhood, Gallagher has an extensive background in finance markets and regulatory matters and will be bringing expertise to the Board… Read More

October 8, 2019 @ 8:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood, a trading App and Fintech stealth bank, has returned to the current account business with FDIC insured savings accounts. Robinhood now offers a brokerage service, options, crypto as well as cash management. Robinhood does not charge commission fees on all trading. As of this… Read More

August 8, 2019 @ 8:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. fintech Robinhood announced on Wednesday that it received authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a broker in the UK. According to Robinhood, the authorization will enable us to bring its investing platform to customers in the UK and is a… Read More

July 24, 2019 @ 5:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fintech Betterment announced yesterday it was becoming more like a bank. The Robo-advisor with more than $15 billion under management revealed “Betterment Everyday”. The new service offered FDIC-insured checking and savings accounts minus all of the typical fees that traditional banks tend to slap on…. Read More

July 23, 2019 @ 12:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood announced on Monday it secured $323 million through its Series E funding round, which was led by DST Global, with participation from investors including Ribbit Capital, NEA, Sequoia, and Thrive Capital. Founded in 2013, Robinhood reported that it is on a  mission to democratize… Read More

June 21, 2019 @ 10:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a couple of months after the revamping of Robinhood Gold, Robinhood announced Nasdaq Level 2 Market Data has been added to the premium feature, which includes other research reports and margin investing. Robinhood revealed for only $5 a month, users will receive all new… Read More

May 23, 2019 @ 2:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood announced on Thursday its Robinhood Crypto service has officially launched in New York. This news comes just six months after Robinhood announced that Robinhood Crypto received a virtual currency license, also known as the BitLicense, and a money transmitter license in the state. At… Read More

April 27, 2019 @ 6:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a tweet last week, NYTimes crypto reporter stated that Etrade will soon allow Bitcoin trading. In the wake of TD Ameritrade quietly opening Bitcoin trading for some of its customers, I was just told that eTrade is preparing to begin offering both Bitcoin and… Read More

April 20, 2019 @ 5:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood, a Fintech brokerage firm that combines traditional securities with digital assets in a single app, has applied for a national bank charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), according to a report by the San Francisco Business Times. Last December,… Read More

April 12, 2019 @ 9:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following its acquisition of MarketSnacks to bring users financial news, Robinhood announced the improved version of Robinhood Gold Experience. According to Robinhood, Robinhood Gold is offered to every investor and includes margin investing and bigger instant deposits. It also offers new premium features such as… Read More

March 25, 2019 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood announced on Monday it has acquired MarketSnacks, which was described as a daily financial news podcast and newsletter, and has re-relaunched these products as Robinhood Snacks. According to Robinhood, as part of the acquisition, MarketSnacks Co-Founders Jack Kramer and Nick Martell are joining us… Read More

January 28, 2019 @ 3:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Robinhood announced last week Robinhood Crypto received a virtual currency license, also known as the BitLicense, and a money transmitter license in the state of New York. According to Robinhood, the new licenses will allow New Yorkers to invest in cryptocurrencies on the Robinhood platform. Robinhood revealed… Read More

December 15, 2018 @ 8:40 am By JD Alois  |  

CI reported earlier this week that Robinhood, a Fintech that provides trading in both traditional and crypto assets and more, had announced new checking and savings accounts that would pay holders 3% interest. Even better, Robinhood stated that these accounts would be insured by the Securities… Read More

December 14, 2018 @ 4:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, CI reported that Fintech Robinhood had partnered with another firm to provide checking and savings accounts with a 3% annual interest. That, in itself, is pretty amazing as traditional banks are in the habit of not paying any interest at all in real terms… Read More

August 21, 2018 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

According to multiple reports, JP Morgan Chase will begin offering free trading (IE commission-less trades) beginning next week. For anyone who downloads their mobile app, during the first year users will be able to book 100 trades at not cost. If you happen to be… Read More

August 15, 2018 @ 10:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

Swarm, the next gen blockchain platform for issuing security tokens, has opened up pre-funding of the Robinhood Equity Token or REHT. As of today, accredited investors may register to invest to hold equity in Robinhood. Labeled the “first security token of its kind,” when the hurdle… Read More

June 13, 2018 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Swarm, a blockchain for private equity platform, announced on Wednesday the launch of tokens representing equity in individual tech companies, allowing Swarm investors to purchase security tokens representing fractional shares in private companies. According to Swarm, the secondaries, which are sourced through partners who acquire equity… Read More