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Robinhood Had a Slow Q1, but Event Contracts Demand Appears to Be Booming
- 8.8 billion event contracts were traded in the first three months of 2026, while the instruments contributed most of the $147 million in revenue from “other transactions.”
- It now anticipates investing an additional $100 million to build and support the user interface for Trump Accounts
Wednesday, 29/04/2026 | 04:22 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Phishing Emails That Look Real Target Robinhood Users via Gmail Dot Alias Feature
- Emails pass SPF, DKIM, and DMARC as they originate from Robinhood servers. Only injected HTML is malicious.
- No breach of the company’s systems. Attack abuses account creation flow and Gmail dot handling.
Tuesday, 28/04/2026 | 11:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood Gets Singapore IPA as Capital.com Progresses for MAS Licence
- Singapore maintains a phased licensing system requiring conditions before full broker authorisation.
- The regulator retains authority to withdraw in-principle approval if conditions are not met.
Thursday, 23/04/2026 | 10:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood Invests US$75 Million in OpenAI via Investment Vehicle
- Robinhood Ventures Fund I offers retail investors exposure to a basket of private technology firms, including Revolut and ElevenLabs.
- In July 2025, OpenAI clashed with Robinhood over the brokerage's launch of tokenized OpenAI shares in Europe.
Wednesday, 22/04/2026 | 13:46 GMT by
Adonis Adoni
Robinhood Takes a Curated Approach to Prediction Markets, Avoiding High-Risk Contracts
- Robinhood is selectively listing contracts, avoiding markets where insider information or manipulation risks are harder to control.
- The strategy relies on regulated venues and a narrower product set — raising questions about how it will compete as the market expands.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 12:16 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Retail Trading Apps Chase High-Net-Worth Retail in Shift From Free-Trade Roots
- Companies like Robinhodd and Revolut that built their brands on free trades are now courting wealthier customers with elite club tiers.
- Executives say the push is meant to stop maturing users from defecting to Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and other traditional wealth managers.
Monday, 13/04/2026 | 09:50 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Robinhood Gets the Nod to Build Trump Accounts App, Alongside BNY
- The retail broker will supply the app design, technology infrastructure and customer service.
- The IRS said that 4 million children have been enrolled, and over 1 million are eligible for the pilot programme.
Monday, 06/04/2026 | 18:16 GMT by
Adonis Adoni
Robinhood Backs Itself With $1.5 Billion Share Buyback as Stock Declines
- Shares have fallen nearly 40% this year but rebounded slightly after reaching their lowest point.
- Robinhood also added a $3.25 billion credit facility amid push into social trading, prediction markets, and tokenization.
Wednesday, 25/03/2026 | 14:22 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Robinhood Tests Social Trading in the U.S., Trying Not to Upset Regulators
- Robinhood avoids auto-copying, keeping users in control to stay within U.S. regulatory boundaries.
- The product mirrors eToro’s model—but strips out automation to reduce legal risk and test demand.
Thursday, 19/03/2026 | 13:17 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Robinhood UK Launches Stocks & Shares Product Amid eToro Launch and ISA Debate
- Survey shows UK savers prioritise growth and inflation protection over minimising loss risk.
- Awareness of non-cash ISA options remains low, especially Lifetime and Innovative Finance ISAs.
Monday, 16/02/2026 | 11:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Robinhood and eToro Shares Sink for Eighth Day as Bitcoin Price Crashes to $63,500
- The shares of retail trading platforms face extended losing streaks as the cryptocurrency downturn weighs on the revenue outlook.
- Both companies derive a significant portion of their income from digital asset trading.
Thursday, 05/02/2026 | 21:26 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
The $21 Billion Opportunity for US Brokers as ETFs Undermine Zero Commissions
- According to J.P Morgan, as reported by Reuters, US brokers and custodians may start seeking distribution fees from ETF managers.
- More than 1,000 ETFs were launched in the United States last year, pushing total ETF assets to roughly US$13.5 trillion.
Tuesday, 03/02/2026 | 15:53 GMT by
Adonis Adoni
Why Robinhood Can't Ditch Kalshi (Yet) Despite Owning Its Own Exchange
- The fintech gains CFTC-regulated MIAXdx platform, yet still relies on competitor for most sports contract volume.
- Strategic shift could reshape prediction market dynamics as Robinhood accounts for over half of Kalshi's daily trading.
Wednesday, 21/01/2026 | 13:44 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com Prediction Markets Kicked Out of Another State Over Sports Betting
- Tennessee regulators issued cease-and-desist orders to three major platforms in the event-based contracts realm.
- Until the end of January, the companies should shut down operations, return customer funds, and cancel all open positions.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 07:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Former B2C2 Sales Executive Joins Robinhood as Global Head of BD for Institutional Crypto
- Zeke Vince also held senior eFX sales roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
- Cryptocurrency was the “largest contributor” to Robinhood’s transaction-based revenue last year.
Monday, 05/01/2026 | 18:22 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
"Net Buying Has Trailed Off": Robinhood CIO Sees Retail Cooling as S&P 500 Growth Slows in 2026
- The trading platform warns that net buying has slowed since the late October surge.
- The fintech’s CIO predicts modest S&P 500 gains ahead as the company pivots to prediction markets and tokenization.
Wednesday, 31/12/2025 | 07:33 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Robinhood Pushes into Sportsbook Territory with NFL-Linked Contracts
- Robinhood’s prediction markets are scaling fast, turning sports-linked contracts into a material revenue stream.
- By applying betting-style mechanics to regulated contracts, Robinhood is blurring the line between trading platforms and sportsbooks.
Wednesday, 17/12/2025 | 10:43 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Robinhood Enters Indonesia With Dual Acquisition in Trading Push
- The commission-free trading platform eyes 17 million crypto traders in the region's fastest-growing digital asset market.
- The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026 as the company expands beyond U.S. borders.
Monday, 08/12/2025 | 06:59 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Robinhood, Kalshi and Crypto.com Face Prediction Markets Crackdown as State Regulators Call it Illegal Gambling
- This time, Connecticut has taken issue with the event-based contracts, becoming the tenth state to file a complaint against Kalshi.
- Crypto.com, however, appears undeterred by regulatory concerns and is launching another partnership in this area.
Thursday, 04/12/2025 | 07:14 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Robinhood Shares Surge 11% as Fintech Seeks Independence From Kalshi in Prediction Markets
- The platform bets big on prediction markets with MIAXdx’s acquisition.
- Event-based contracts have become a strong revenue source for the fintech, with over 9B traded since their debut.
Thursday, 27/11/2025 | 09:33 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Robinhood, Kalshi, Crypto.com Scramble as Court Rules Prediction Markets Are Gambling
- Nevada decision strips federal protections, exposing platforms to state gaming enforcement.
- Ruling treats sports-event contracts as gambling, upending regulatory strategy.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 07:57 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Robinhood’s Prediction Market Outpaces Rivals With 9 Billion Contracts and 1 Million Users
- Trading activity surges on fintech's event contracts after March debut, as the company eyes futures, derivatives, and new industry partnerships.
- The planned acquisition of MIAXdx signals a move into CFTC-licensed trading, with launch targeted for 2026.
Wednesday, 26/11/2025 | 07:02 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Finance on Tap: Robinhood Brings Money Trivia to Pubs Across England
- The quiz nights will reportedly run in pubs across the UK, from northern cities like Preston and Hull to southern locations including London.
- Robinhood aims to use them to encourage people to engage with financial concepts in a relaxed and social environment.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 13:58 GMT by
Jared Kirui
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