SEC Drops Enforcement Action Against Robinhood’s Crypto Division

SEC Drops Enforcement Action Against Robinhood Crypto as Regulatory Stance Softens

  • SEC drops enforcement action against Robinhood Crypto, following similar decisions for other major crypto platforms.
  • Former SEC Commissioner Dan Gallagher, now at Robinhood, criticizes the initial investigation as unwarranted.
  • Robinhood’s conservative approach to crypto listings, with only 18 cryptocurrencies, likely influenced the SEC’s decision.
  • SEC under acting Chair Mark Uyeda shows shifting stance on crypto enforcement with multiple cases being dropped.
  • Decision follows recent SEC withdrawals in cases against OpenSea, Coinbase, and a pause in Binance proceedings.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has concluded its investigation into Robinhood Crypto without taking enforcement action, marking a significant shift in the regulator’s approach to cryptocurrency platforms. The decision comes after the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Robinhood last year regarding concerns over crypto custody, listings, and operations.

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Dan Gallagher, Robinhood’s Chief Legal Officer and former SEC Commissioner, responded forcefully to the announcement, stating: “This investigation never should have been opened. Robinhood Crypto always has and will always respect federal securities laws and never allowed transactions in securities.”

The decision aligns with recent SEC actions under acting Chair Mark Uyeda, including dropping investigations into OpenSea, the leading NFT marketplace. The regulator has also indicated the pending conclusion of its case against Coinbase, subject to Commissioner approval, and has paused its proceedings against Binance.

Further demonstrating this regulatory shift, the SEC has withdrawn its appeal that sought to expand the definition of brokers to include liquidity providers – entities that supply assets to trading pools to facilitate transactions.

Industry analysts note that Robinhood’s conservative approach to cryptocurrency listings may have influenced the SEC’s decision. While competitors often list hundreds of tokens, Robinhood has maintained a curated selection of just 18 cryptocurrencies, demonstrating a more cautious stance toward regulatory compliance.

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