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| Published On Feb 28, 2023 12:50 am CET | By Peter Siu

SEC Sent Subpoena to Robinhood Over Crypto Business

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission sent an investigation subpoena to Robinhood Markets (HOOD) over its crypto operations shortly after the FTX crypto exchange filed for bankruptcy protection in November, according to the popular trading platform’s most recent 10-K filing.

Robinhood shares fell 0.5% in after-hours trading Monday following the filing.

The subpoena sought information about Robinhood’s “cryptocurrency listings, cryptocurrency custody, and platform operations,” among other things.

The California Attorney General’s office also sent subpoenas to Robinhood about its trading platform, custody of user funds, customer disclosures, and coin listing. The corporation stated that it is working with the inquiry in California.

In its petition, Robinhood stated that if the SEC or a court rules that any cryptocurrencies it supports are securities, Robinhood may be obliged to discontinue trading such cryptocurrencies. Such behavior may result in regulatory fines, consumer liability, and legal or administrative consequences.

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Peter Siu

Peter is a former poker-pro, turned crypto enthusiast with 8+ years’ experience in operational roles dealing with all online gaming verticals within large iGaming companies, including Flutter and Entain. Now an expert in the field of Sports Betting, Casino, iGaming, and Poker, he is our team leader and editor. When not working, Peter can be found in the gym or playing sports like football, tennis and more recently padel.

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