New to Shacknews? Signup for a Free Account

Already have an account?

Video Game Release Dates 2024Elden Ring strategy guideShacknews Direct: Introducing Bubbletron!Destiny 2 Complete Strategy Guide
Video Game Release Dates 2024
Elden Ring strategy guide
Shacknews Direct: Introducing Bubbletron!
Destiny 2 Complete Strategy Guide

Robinhood (HOOD) crypto division fined $30 million by NY regulator

The fine against Robinhood comes after what were described as 'significant failures' in regards to anti-money laundering and cybersecurity regulations.
TJ Denzer
TJ Denzer
Image via Robinhood
2

As stock trading app company Robinhood has delved into cryptocurrency trade on its platform, it seems the company has tripped over a few regulations along the way. The company is set to take a $30 million USD fine specifically targeted at its crypto division, and the reasons cited are that it failed to adhere to rules related to both anti-money laundering and cybersecurity.

Robinhood’s crypto division fine was revealed in a report by CNBC, which suggested the company could face penalties amounting to around $30 million. The judgement comes from regulators on behalf of the New York State Department of Financial Services. The New York regulators claim that Robinhood’s cryptocurrency division failed to maintain proper and regulation-compliant cybersecurity programs, as well as failing to staff effectively to minimize risks associated with money laundering and further security issues. The decision also demands that Robinhood Crypto will be forced to keep an independent consultant on hand that will periodically evaluate the company’s compliance with regulations in relation to its alleged failures.

A look at Robinhood's (HOOD) August 2 stock chart, as provided by Google.
Despite a $30 million USD fine out of New York, Robinhood's (HOOD) stock appears to be up on the day, starting at $8.81 per share on market open.
Source: Google

Many will remember Robinhood from its notorious decision to block trade on GameStop (GME) stock when it took off in early 2021, but the company has had an even rockier road since. Shares of the company began publicly trading in July 2021 and its stock value has rarely found successful footing amid other issues such as user data security breaches and other fines for breach of regulation and harm to customers.

Robinhood isn’t down and out, but it looks like the company continues to face significant issues with the latest fine. As the platform continues to try to expand further into both the stock trading and crypto space, it will remain to be seen if it can right its ship in a significant way.

Senior News Editor
Senior News Editor

TJ Denzer is a player and writer with a passion for games that has dominated a lifetime. He found his way to the Shacknews roster in late 2019 and has worked his way to Senior News Editor since. Between news coverage, he also aides notably in livestream projects like the indie game-focused Indie-licious, the Shacknews Stimulus Games, and the Shacknews Dump. You can reach him at tj.denzer@shacknews.com and also find him on Twitter @JohnnyChugs.

Filed Under
From The Chatty
Refresh Go To Thread
Hello, Meet Lola