Tagged: robinhood markets

June 20, 2025 @ 4:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) recently saw a significant insider purchase. Christopher Payne, a newly appointed director, acquired 26,500 shares of the company’s stock, with the transaction valued at approximately $2 million. This notable investment, made shortly after Payne joined the board in December 2024,… Read More

May 11, 2025 @ 4:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets is (NASDAQ: HOOD) is reportedly looking into tapping blockchain technology to expand its offerings in Europe. According to a report from Bloomberg, the company is developing a blockchain-based platform that would enable European retail investors to trade U.S. securities, such as stocks, in… Read More

March 26, 2025 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum’s Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 released confirms a sustained shift towards younger retail investors. Spanning 13 economies, the research finds that 30% of Gen Z start investing in early adulthood – “compared to 9% of Gen X and 6% of Baby… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the derivatives marketplace, and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, announced that some of CME Group’s most “popular” futures products have started rolling out on the Robinhood mobile app. Over the coming weeks, eligible Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) customers in the U.S. will have access to futures products… Read More

October 14, 2024 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) has introduced a new “visual identity” that aims to reflect Robinhood’s growth and vision for the foreseeable future. When Robinhood was first established, they claim to have set out to build a platform that gives everyone improved access to the financial markets. During… Read More

October 7, 2024 @ 3:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Crypto, from Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD), has recently launched cryptocurrency transfers across European markets. Robinhood Crypto customers residing in Europe are now able to deposit as well as withdraw 20+ cryptocurrencies, and will reportedly be able to earn a 1% deposit match for a… Read More

August 13, 2024 @ 3:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) welcomes Jeff Pinner as Chief Technology Officer. Robinhood says they are pleased to announce that Jeff Pinner has now officially “joined Robinhood as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).” Jeff is said to be “a deeply respected innovator who will help us accelerate their… Read More

July 2, 2024 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has revealed the acquisition of Pluto Capital Inc., described as an artificial intelligence (AI) powered investment research platform that delivers “highly-customized” investment strategies based on customer needs and financial goals. With this strategic acquisition, investors may anticipate “a new era of intelligent, data-driven… Read More

June 16, 2024 @ 11:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has partnered with Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) in order to bring retirement education workshops to entrepreneurs across the U.S. Robinhood says that they are honored to partner with an organization “helping veterans and veteran… Read More

June 3, 2024 @ 11:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Crypto customers in the United States can now use their API to view crypto market data, manage portfolios and account information, and place crypto orders programmatically. Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is pleased to announce the Robinhood Crypto trading API, ushering in a new era… Read More

May 30, 2024 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The board of directors of Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program, “demonstrating management and the board’s confidence in Robinhood’s financial strength and future growth prospects.” Jason Warnick, Chief Financial Officer of Robinhood, said: “As our business and cash… Read More

May 7, 2024 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) announced that it had received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff. As reported on May 6, 2024, Robinhood Crypto (RHC) received a Wells Noticer “indicating [staff] will recommend that the Commission file an enforcement action.”… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 7:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) explains that it was founded on a simple idea: that their financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the “heart” or core of their decisions, Robinhood claims that it is lowering barriers and “providing greater access to financial information… Read More

December 7, 2023 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) is launching a Crypto app, which will be offered to all eligible customers in the European Union (EU). According to a blog post by Robinhood, it is “the only custodial crypto platform where customers will get a percentage of their trading volume… Read More

November 16, 2023 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD)  is raising interest rates once again for Gold members, which is reportedly 8x higher than “the national average savings rate.” As noted in a blog post, the platform is raising the Robinhood Gold rate again – this time to 5.0% APY, their… Read More

October 3, 2023 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) is deepening our partnership with Operation HOPE through the 1865 Project, a new initiative that supports the organization’s mission to expand economic opportunity in underserved communities through financial education and empowerment. With our support, the 1865 project will allow Operation HOPE… Read More

September 22, 2023 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) announced the results of a study—”verified” by Radius Insights—showing that Robinhood reportedly offers the “lowest cost” to trade crypto on average. The analysis compares prices quoted from various platforms and exchanges, “including Cash App, Coinbase Advanced, Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Kraken, concluding that customers… Read More

September 19, 2023 @ 3:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) is pleased to announce that Matt Billings is joining the team as VP and President of Robinhood Financial LLC and Robinhood Securities, LLC effective as of – September 18, 2023. In this role, Matt will focus on furthering the firm’s commitment “to putting safety… Read More

August 31, 2023 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD),  Jump Trading are no longer working cooperatively on crypto-related initiatives. Robinhood’s entry into the nascent crypto and blockchain sector a few years back had been supported by Jump Trading, a large firm focused on traditional financial services/markets. Robinhood Markets, the retail broker whose… Read More

June 28, 2023 @ 9:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stock trading app provider Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has reportedly laid off another 7% of its workforce, around 150 workers. This, according to a recent update from the WSJ. With trading volumes declining considerably over the past year, the Fintech company made the cuts in order to… Read More