Robinhood
Coverage of Robinhood in the Nexus archive.
- Ether climbs toward $2K as Bitmine buys ETH, Robinhood L2 boost
ETH is approaching $2,000 due to TradFi adoption, DAT buying, and a network upgrade, with Bitmine purchasing ETH and Robinhood enhancing its L2 infrastructure.
- Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev breaks down how Trump Accounts work
President Trump celebrated the launch of 'Trump Accounts,' an investment account program for children, by ringing the New York Stock Exchange opening bell. Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev assisted with the project and discussed it in an interview.
- Robinhood's CEO says AI will trade stocks as well as humans
Robinhood's CEO claims AI can trade stocks as effectively as humans. The company has launched two agentic products enabling customers to connect third-party AI agents to its platform.
- Morning Minute: Robinhood Debuts 'Robinhood Chain'
Robinhood launched 'Robinhood Chain,' leading to an 8% increase in HOOD shares and a larger rise in their crypto perp dex partner's value. The article also notes the emergence of a new crypto unicorn.
- AI agents will soon be able to match human traders, Robinhood CEO tells CNBC
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discussed the potential of AI agents in trading during an interview with CNBC. He stated that AI agents will soon be able to match human traders.
- Trump Accounts to launch without rollovers
The Trump administration plans to launch Trump Accounts next week without allowing firms to host the children’s savings accounts on their platforms. Companies like Chime, Empower, Fidelity, and SoFi had hoped to enable rollovers from the Treasury Department’s app, developed with Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood, but guidance on rollovers may not arrive until August.
- Robinhood links with dYdX Labs to launch new DEX Arcus
Robinhood partners with dYdX Labs (now rebranded as Arcus) to launch a new decentralized exchange (DEX) offering perpetual and tokenized stock trading. The rebranded dYdX, now Arcus, will join Robinhood’s blockchain platform to provide these services.
- Robinhood rolls out public blockchain, plans crypto trading for UK residents
Robinhood launched a public blockchain and announced plans to offer crypto trading for UK residents. The company also revealed DeFi products and a public mainnet following months of testing.
- Robinhood Launches 'AI-Native' Ethereum Layer-2 Network, Tokenized Stock Trading
Brokerage and crypto exchange Robinhood launched its Arbitrum-powered Ethereum layer-2 network, introducing tokenized stock trading. The public mainnet for this network was opened on Wednesday.
- Robinhood rolls out public blockchain as it expands deeper into crypto
Robinhood has launched a public blockchain as part of its expansion into the cryptocurrency space. The move indicates the company's growing commitment to blockchain technology and digital assets.
- Ark Invest loads up on Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, Robinhood shares as stocks rally higher
Ark Invest purchased $6.85 million in Coinbase, $6.21 million in Circle Internet Group, and $3.54 million in Bullish as the stocks rallied higher. The investments reflect growing confidence in cryptocurrency-related companies.
- SpaceX, US government discuss stock donation for Trump Accounts
The Trump administration has discussed with SpaceX the possibility of donating stock to children’s savings accounts called Trump Accounts, set to launch soon. The potential donation could symbolize a reconciliation between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump after a previous conflict. The Treasury Department partners with Bank of New York Mellon and Robinhood for the account rollout.
- What Robinhood’s recent layoffs say about the current state of crypto investments
Robinhood's recent layoffs indicate challenges in the crypto investment sector. The layoffs suggest shifting dynamics affecting companies involved in cryptocurrency trading.
- Ark Invest buys more Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, Robinhood shares amid stock declines
Ark Invest has purchased additional shares in Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood as their stock prices decline. Cathie Wood highlighted that inflation is decreasing, attributing this trend to rising productivity as a disinflationary force.
- Kalshi sues to block new Illinois tax on prediction markets
Kalshi filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois to block a new transaction tax on prediction markets, arguing the tax violates federal regulation and the Supremacy Clause. The company claims its event contracts are federally regulated and not gambling, while Illinois regulators have issued cease-and-desist letters to Kalshi and competitors.
- Meta is building a prediction markets app, sinking DraftKings and Robinhood stocks
Meta is developing a prediction markets app called Arena, led by Mark Zuckerberg, which uses a points system instead of real money, leading to declines in DraftKings and Robinhood stocks.
- Robinhood is well placed for the casino-ification of everything
Robinhood is positioned to benefit from the trend of increasing speculative and gamified aspects in financial markets. The title references 'casino-ification' as a growing phenomenon.
- Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle
Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, Kalshi, and their partners Coinbase, Robinhood, and Webull, alleging the offering of sports event contracts in the state. The case involves legal challenges to prediction market activities.
- Ark Invest buys $18 million worth of Coinbase shares, offloads $29 million in Robinhood
Ark Invest purchased $18 million worth of Coinbase shares while selling $29 million in Robinhood. Coinbase's stock closed down 2.57% at $164.92, whereas Robinhood's stock rose 8.78%.
- Robinhood layoffs: Fintech company cuts around 300 jobs
Robinhood, a Bay Area-based fintech company, is cutting around 300 jobs, reducing its workforce by approximately 10% as stated in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
- The subtext of Robinhood's layoff memo: It's not us, it's you
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev announced a 10% workforce reduction, attributing the layoffs to the need to 'maximize talent density' despite claiming the business is thriving. The memo avoids explicitly labeling employees as underperformers but contrasts the departing workforce with the desired team. Similar layoffs have occurred at companies like Microsoft and Block, often framed as performance-based decisions.
- Robinhood announces it will reduce headcount by 10%, CEO seeks to avoid ‘heavily-layered’ organization
Robinhood announced layoffs of 290 employees, a 10% reduction in its workforce, to streamline operations and avoid a 'heavily-layered' structure. The company cited financial strength, including a $350 million Q1 profit and $1.07 billion in revenue, while other crypto-related firms like Coinbase and Algorand also reported layoffs amid a downturn in digital currency trading.
- Robinhood layoffs will cut 10% as part of an org chart 'flattening.' Read the CEO's memo.
Robinhood is laying off 10% of its staff as part of an organizational 'flattening' to become leaner while maintaining strong business performance. CEO Vlad Tenev emphasized the move is proactive to ensure a 'lean, hyper-focused team' and continued strategic hiring.
- Robinhood cuts 10% of staff, expects $28 million in restructuring charges
Robinhood reduced 10% of its workforce and anticipates $28 million in restructuring costs related to streamlining management and improving efficiency.
- Robinhood is cutting 10% of its jobs to keep a ‘high performance culture’
Robinhood is cutting 10% of its jobs to maintain a 'high performance culture'. The company's stock is on a four-session winning streak and may continue to rise.
- Is the Robinhood Gold Card Worth It?
Robinhood, known for its commission-free investing platform, offers the Robinhood Gold Card with unlimited 3% cash back, travel and purchase protections, no foreign transaction fees, and complimentary authorized user cards. The card requires a Robinhood Gold membership and emphasizes benefits like cash rewards, international purchase security, and virtual card security for online transactions.
- The SpaceX IPO broke Robinhood for some people
Some Robinhood users experienced technical issues while attempting to participate in the SpaceX IPO. The problem occurred as users sought to capitalize on the IPO event.
- Meet the Fortune Crypto 100: A ranking of the very best companies in blockchain
Fortune's Crypto 100 ranks top blockchain companies across 10 categories, including pioneers like Coinbase and Kraken, as well as newer firms like Hyperliquid and Ondo. The list highlights companies in finance, crypto services, and stablecoins, with Bitcoin leading the blockchains & protocols category.
- Tenev says Robinhood won underwriter approval as crypto markets front-run mega IPOs
Robinhood has received underwriter approval for an IPO, coinciding with SpaceX's upcoming public offering. Retail brokers and crypto-native derivatives platforms are competing to influence price discovery and access in the market.
- SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here’s what to know before clicking ‘buy’
SpaceX is offering a larger portion of its IPO to retail investors through platforms like Charles Schwab and Robinhood, with up to 30% allocated compared to typical 5-10% in most IPOs. The company warns of potential stock volatility and risks, including high debt and recent financial losses, while noting historical IPO performance trends.
- SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
SpaceX is offering up to 30% of its IPO to retail investors through brokerages like Charles Schwab and Fidelity, lowering account minimums to $2,000. The company warns of potential stock volatility due to retail investor behavior and acknowledges significant debt and ongoing financial losses.
- Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally applied for a presidential pardon, following months of courting former President Donald Trump through public compliments and interviews. Trump previously stated he would not pardon Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence, though he has pardoned other white-collar criminals. Bankman-Fried's FTX held investments in companies like SpaceX and Robinhood, some of which have significantly increased in value.
- SpaceX IPO explained: The price is set, but retail allocation still up in the air
SpaceX's IPO has a set price, but retail allocation remains uncertain. Brokerage platforms including Charles Schwab, Fidelity, Robinhood, SoFi, and Morgan Stanley's E-Trade are offering access to SpaceX shares.
- This CEO keeps going viral for thirst-trapping journalists with $200,000 jobs to be head of content. Yes, he’s trying to prove a point
Noah Greenberg, CEO of Stacker, uses viral LinkedIn job postings for content roles to highlight a structural shift in journalism funding, as tech companies like NVIDIA and Robinhood hire former journalists. His strategy boosted Stacker's growth from a $3 million to $10 million annual run rate without venture capital.
- Kalshi Goes Live With America’s First Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures
Kalshi launched America’s first regulated Bitcoin perpetual futures, approved by the CFTC on May 29, 2026. The product features no expiration date and marks Kalshi’s expansion from prediction markets to derivatives. Offshore perpetual futures volume reached $92.9 trillion in 2025, prompting U.S. regulatory action to retain capital.
- Robinhood enters Canada after $180 million WonderFi acquisition
Robinhood has entered Canada by acquiring WonderFi for $180 million, which includes the local crypto exchanges Bitbuy and Coinsquare under its control.
- Robinhood closes $180 million WonderFi acquisition, entering Canadian crypto market
Robinhood has completed its $180 million acquisition of WonderFi, expanding into the Canadian crypto market. Users of WonderFi's platforms Bitbuy and Coinsquare will transition to the Robinhood app.
- Robinhood now lets your AI agents trade stocks
Robinhood has introduced a feature allowing users to create AI agents for autonomous stock trading. The new functionality enables algorithmic trading strategies without direct human oversight.
- Robinhood to allow AI agents to make stock trades, credit card purchases
Robinhood is enabling AI agents to execute stock trades and credit card purchases for users. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma provided details on the development.
- Where are the customers' hedges?
The article critiques modern financial products like prediction markets and crypto perps, arguing they prioritize speculative gambling over equitable access to capitalism. It contrasts these with traditional tools like index funds and electricity futures, which better serve everyday Americans. The author questions who benefits from complex, high-fee financial instruments such as Trump Accounts and weather-related bets on Kalshi and Polymarket.