Robinhood Faces SEC Scrutiny Over US Crypto Operations
Robinhood SEC Investigation: Company Under Scrutiny for US Crypto Practices
Robinhood has officially responded to a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which challenges its operations. This notice hints at possible enforcement actions related to Robinhood Crypto (RHC), the firm’s crypto division.
Disappointment with SEC
- Robinhood expresses disappointment with the SEC's decision to issue a Wells Notice.
After years of good faith attempts to work with the SEC for regulatory clarity, the company states that it is disappointed by the agency's actions.
Regulatory Compliance Efforts
- Robinhood argues that its listed cryptocurrencies are not securities and vows to defend itself against any potential SEC action.
- The company has made efforts to register a special purpose broker-dealer to comply with SEC regulations.
The ongoing scrutiny from the SEC on Robinhood is part of a broader examination of compliance and asset classification in the cryptocurrency market.
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