Robinhood Crypto has officially emerged from a lengthy
regulatory probe unscathed. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
has closed its investigation into the company without taking enforcement
action, marking a significant turn in the regulatory landscape for digital
assets.

The decision followed a May 2024 Wells Notice issued
to Robinhood Crypto, which had signaled the possibility of legal action but
ultimately led nowhere.

Robinhood Welcomes the Decision

“We applaud the staff’s decision to close this investigation with no action,” said Dan Gallagher, Chief Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Affairs Officer of Robinhood Markets, Inc.

“As we explained to the SEC, any case against
Robinhood Crypto would have failed. 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.”

Robinhood Crypto has consistently positioned itself as
more cautious than many of its competitors. Unlike other platforms that have
come under SEC scrutiny, Robinhood chose not to offer certain products that
regulators have argued should be classified as securities. The company sees
this approach as vindicated by the SEC’s decision to close the case without
action.

What’s Next for Robinhood Crypto?

While celebrating the investigation’s closure,
Robinhood also took the opportunity to call for a shift in the SEC’s regulatory
approach. The company criticized what it sees as “regulation by enforcement”
and urged the SEC to focus instead on establishing a transparent and tailored
framework for digital assets.

Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.