Robinhood, the famous financial trading platform in the US, is showing an increasing interest in cryptocurrency. In a recent interview, CEO Vlad Tenev revealed that the company has considered the possibility of holding $BTC in its treasury, marking an important move in the context of cryptocurrency becoming more popular and playing a strategic role in the global financial industry.

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Robinhood has discussed the possibility of owning bitcoin, but has no plans to do so yet.

Although the company does not own #bitcoin , Robinhood's share price is closely correlated with the cryptocurrency's performance.
#Robinhood intends to take a conservative approach to #digital assets, but plans to increase its presence in the market by acquiring Bitstamp.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev recently discussed the possibility of keeping bitcoin as part of the trading platform's retained earnings. He stated that such a possibility has been discussed many times within the company. However, he made it clear that Robinhood has no plans to do so at the moment. While the idea of holding bitcoins has surfaced from time to time, as the company has become increasingly interested in cryptocurrencies, it seems to be more focused on offering its customers services to buy and sell digital assets.
We're not ruling it out. We are not doing that at the moment. We don't do investment management, he added.
Although Robinhood is not following the example of large companies like MicroStrategy or Tesla that buy bitcoins and hold them on their balance sheets, Tenev said that cryptocurrencies He emphasized that Robinhood's share price is already highly correlated with bitcoin, even without holding it in treasury. This is due to the growing correlation between the #cryptocurrency market and shares of trading platforms like Robinhood. The company's stock price has risen 202% this year, while bitcoin has risen 110%.
Although the company does not hold bitcoin, Robinhood's stock price performance is influenced by developments in the cryptocurrency market and reflects the growing crossover between traditional trading platforms and digital assets. However, Tenev also notes that the bitcoin acquisition could complicate the company's image among investors.
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Is XRP the Next Big Addition to Robinhood Crypto Transfers After XLM?
Robinhood Crypto EU has added Stellar (XLM) to its crypto transfer service for European users. While XLM experienced a slight price drop, derivatives buying increased. Speculation is growing around the potential addition of XRP to the platform.

What's the News?
On October 23, 2024, Robinhood Crypto EU announced that Stellar (XLM) is now among the cryptocurrencies supported for transfers on its platform. Users in the European region can now withdraw and deposit XLM, benefiting from a 1% deposit bonus for a limited time. 
This addition brings the total number of cryptocurrencies available for transfers to over 25, including Bitcoin,  Ethereum, Solana, and USDC. The platform offers users control over their assets, security through crime insurance, and access to educational programs.
This announcement came shortly after the addition of Solana (SOL) to Robinhood's crypto transfers, amid growing excitement around the upcoming Solana ETF launch. 
Similarly, the crypto community is buzzing with speculation about a possible XRP ETF launch, which could lead to the inclusion of Ripple’s XRP in Robinhood’s transfer service. 
Currently, XRP is available for trading only on Robinhood's EU platform, but it remains excluded from the crypto transfers feature. Despite the positive news, Stellar's (XLM) price did not see an immediate rebound. 
Robinhood’s move to expand its crypto transfer options aligns with its mission to simplify self-custody and provide easier access to decentralized finance (DeFi) for European customers. As speculation mounts about the potential addition of XRP to the service, traders and investors are watching closely for future updates.
Conclusion 
Robinhood Crypto inclusion of XLM in its transfer service signals expansion, although the price of XLM continues to dip. With XRP being a likely candidate for future inclusion, Robinhood’s efforts to enhance crypto access in Europe are closely monitored.

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Crypto trading platform Robinhood has agreed to pay a $3.9 million fine as part of a settlement related to complaints filed several years ago by its customers. The penalty also comes with stricter behavioral requirements for the company going forward.

The investigation into Robinhood was sparked by consumer complaints about questionable practices within their crypto division.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced in a press release on Wednesday (4/9) that Robinhood would pay a fine for its actions in restricting customers' access to its crypto assets between 2018 and 2022. In addition, Robinhood failed to provide important details regarding its trading practices and order handling.

Bernstein has initiated coverage of the trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) with an outperform rating and a target price of $30.
The brokerage firm predicts that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies will nearly triple by 2025, reaching $7.5 trillion.
It stated that the managed assets of bitcoin spot ETFs could climb to $300 billion by 2025.
Bernstein initiated coverage of Robinhood's stock (HOOD) with an above-average rating and a price target of $30, citing the massive potential for growth due to a huge crypto cycle, as stated in its Thursday research note.
"We expect the total market cap of cryptocurrencies to reach $7.5 trillion by 2025 compared to today's $2.6 trillion, which should mean a ninefold increase in Robinhood's crypto revenues," the report says. The company announced that the volume of cryptocurrency trading on its platform increased by 10% in February from January.
Bernstein expects the market capitalization of Bitcoin (BTC) to reach $3 trillion by 2025, Ethereum (ETH) to $1.8 trillion, and other leading blockchain tokens to collectively hit $1.4 trillion.
"We believe the crypto market is in the midst of unprecedented institutional adoption," wrote analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra. The managed assets of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could rise to $300 billion by 2025. Ether ETFs are expected to be available within 12 months.
The brokerage views Robinhood as a two-year cyclical trade, "which aligns with the bend in crypto-driven revenues in 2024-25."
Robinhood's stock price increased by more than 10% in after-hours trading.
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $3.9 million settlement with Robinhood Crypto for restricting cryptocurrency withdrawals and failing to fully disclose trading activities. The settlement marks the first public action by the California Department of Justice against a cryptocurrency company. As part of the agreement, Robinhood must allow customers to withdraw cryptocurrency to their wallets and increase transparency in its dealings with customers.

Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw more than 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a 1% deposit match for a limited time. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody, security, and access to decentralized finance (defi).