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In this episode of Unchained, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev offers a rare glimpse into the company’s strategy. How did memes like Dogecoin become one of Robinhood’s biggest assets, onboarding millions of users? What drove its decision to embrace stablecoins, staking, and a dedicated crypto wallet—and what risks do these moves carry?

As Europe’s MiCA regulations set the stage for a global crypto framework, Vlad discusses how Robinhood is positioning itself for growth, the role of prediction markets, and why blockchain could dramatically lower costs for investors. He also shares personal insights from his own experiences with hyperinflation, revealing how stablecoins might safeguard wealth for millions around the world.

With crypto ETFs, regulatory shifts, and a new administration looming, here’s what he thinks is next for Robinhood—and the crypto industry.

Show highlights:

  • How Robinhood has been experiencing growth in the crypto retail market
  • The effect of election night and Robinhood’s event contracts on trading volumes
  • What Robinhood saw happened with the launch of spot ETFs in the U.S.
  • How the exchange was able to attract crypto investors
  • The role of MiCA in Robinhood allowing users to stake ETH and SOL
  • How the company aims to enhance the user experience with the Robinhood wallet
  • Why Robinhood decided to invest in Global Dollar Network, which has stablecoin USDG
  • What’s on Vlad’s crypto regulation wish list under the new administration and Congress
  • Whether the criteria to list crypto assets on Robinhood will change under a crypto-friendly Trump administration
  • Why Vlad is so excited about prediction markets
  • Why he sees blockchain technology as a tool that will ultimately help users

 

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