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Feb 24, 2025

Robinhood’s Crypto Unit Cleared of SEC Investigation

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Robinhood's crypto unit is no longer under investigation by the SEC. The regulator informed Robinhood on Friday about the closure of the probe, which was initially opened following a Wells notice issued last year. Dan Gallagher, Robinhood's chief legal officer, stated that the investigation should not have been initiated and emphasized compliance with federal securities laws.

Key points:

  • Robinhood faced SEC scrutiny previously, paying $65 million in 2020 and $45 million in January for separate issues.
  • The SEC also discontinued investigations into Coinbase and OpenSea.
  • This shift indicates a changing regulatory environment for crypto firms.
  • Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler resigned last month; Trump’s nominee Paul Atkins is seen as more crypto-friendly.
  • GameStop is reconsidering its involvement in crypto after initially stepping back.
  • Some projects like The Mystery Society are still shutting down due to challenges in web3 gaming.

Future operations may no longer cite regulatory concerns as an excuse for halting projects, although some entities continue planning token launches through offshore foundations.