Robinhood Expands Into Bitcoin, Oil, Gold Futures Trading

The platform’s expansion goes beyond cryptocurrencies, incorporating futures contracts for commodities and major market indices to attract institutional traders. Despite regulatory challenges in crypto markets, Robinhood maintains a strategic approach by carefully selecting assets and ensuring compliance. The move aligns with industry trends as major platforms diversify their offerings to include advanced trading tools and…

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Ripple Secures NY, Texas Money Transmitter Licenses: Now Holds 33 US Permits

Company now holds over 55 global licenses, processing $70 billion in transactions across 90 markets with doubled North American customer base. Strategic expansion includes RLUSD stablecoin launch and increased US workforce, with 75% of new positions based domestically. Favorable regulatory shifts and pro-crypto administration support growth, despite previous challenges with SEC over XRP classification. Ripple,…

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Circle Acquires Hashnote to Boost Tokenized RWA Ecosystem

Circle has acquired Hashnote, a leading issuer of tokenized RWAs, including the $1.3 billion USYC. Circle plans to integrate USYC into USDC, enabling convertibility between cash and yield-bearing assets. The company has also teamed up with Cumberland to boost liquidity and streamline settlements for USDC and USYC. Circle announced today the acquisition of Hashnote and…

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