Business 9 August 2019

Robinhood wins FCA approval to operate as broker in UK

With the approval from the Financial Conduct Authority, Robinhood is expected to take its investment platform to more customers in the U.K.

Business 23 July 2019

Robinhood raises $323M, putting firm at $7.6B valuation

Continuing to be the mainstream darling of the crypto industry, Robinhood recently brought in an impressive investment round.

Business 31 May 2019

Robinhood’s crypto trades are powered by Jump Trading: report

Robinhood doesn’t want to reveal much about their partner, but a recent report indicates they can offer cryptocurrency thanks to brokerage Jump Trading.

Business 27 May 2019

Robinhood looking to raise at least $200M in new funding round

Robinhood is riding its popularity to another $200 million and an evaluation nearing $8 billion.

Business 24 May 2019

Robinhood opens trading in BSV, other cryptos for New York customers

Investment and banking app Robinhood launches with support for seven cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin SV (BSV), on the platform.

Tech 16 May 2019

BTC-demanding hackers hold Baltimore hostage for second week

The unknown attackers took control of Baltimore City’s systems on May 7, effectively paralyzing the town’s operations.

Business 25 January 2019

New York grants BitLicenses to Robinhood and LibertyX

The New York State Department of Financial Services has announced that both companies will be receiving BitLicenses.

Business 20 December 2018

US bankers up in arms over Robinhood’s checking, savings products

Representatives of two of America’s leading bodies for the banking industry have hit out at Robinhood Financial over their checking and savings accounts, which claim to offer an alternative to mainstream bank accounts.

Business 7 September 2018

Robinhood trading app eyes IPO: report

Robinhood, a cryptocurrency exchange and a stock trading app, is planning to go public, Tech Crunch reported.

Business 6 September 2018

Robinhood adds candlesticks following user demand

Due to insistent users demand, the trading app Robinhood is adding candlestick charts to its platform that help investors better understand how stocks prices move.

Business 22 June 2018

Crypto trading app Robinhood eyes US banking license

Robinhood Markets Inc. is reportedly in talks with regulators in the United States to secure a license allowing it to offer a broader range of products, including savings accounts and other traditional banking services.

Business 30 January 2018

Robinhood’s commission-free trading campaign was a blast, but the fine prints are a dud

This begs the question: If you’re not paying, what are they getting out of this?