SEC’s Investigation Into Robinhood Crypto Is Now Abandoned

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its investigation into Robinhood Crypto and will not pursue any enforcement action against the company, the company announced on Monday.

The decision follows a Wells Notice sent to Robinhood Crypto in May 2024, which signaled the SEC’s intent to potentially take action against the firm over allegations of failing to register certain crypto assets as securities.

SEC Ends Investigation Into Robinhood Crypto With No Enforcement Action

Dan Gallagher, Robinhood Markets’ chief legal, compliance, and corporate affairs officer, welcomed the decision:

“We appreciate the formal closing of this investigation, and we are happy to see a return to the rule of law and commitment to fairness at the SEC,” Gallagher said.

The closure of the Robinhood Crypto investigation aligns with recent shifts in the regulatory landscape. In the last week of February, the SEC also ended its inquiry into NFT marketplace OpenSea and reached an agreement to drop charges against cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. These moves suggest a broader shift in regulatory enforcement under the Trump’s administration.

"Case dismissed." Two words that every defendant in every case yearns to hear. Today we can announce upon full Commission approval @SECGov is dropping our case. There will be no settlement or compromise– a wrong will simply be made right. 1/4
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Crypto Industry Gains Clarity as Legal Uncertainty Fades

Recent changes within the SEC include the establishment of a crypto task force aimed at providing clearer regulatory guidelines for the industry. It marks a departure from the previous administration’s “regulation through enforcement” approach, which had led to multiple lawsuits against crypto platforms.

Under the leadership of SEC Chair Gary Gensler, the agency had aggressively pursued legal actions against various cryptocurrency firms, a stance that has seen some reversals in recent months.

The SEC’s evolving stance on crypto regulation comes as the U.S. government reassesses its approach to digital assets. The Biden administration previously took a stringent position on enforcement, but recent developments indicate a possible pivot toward regulatory clarity and industry growth.

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