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OpenAI Warns Investors About Robinhood’s Crypto Token Launch: ‘No Equity Transfer Approved’
Robinhood’s stock hit record highs with its crypto token launch, but shares slid after OpenAI denied involvement, warning the tokens aren’t legitimate equity.
OpenAI's warning sparks EU review of Robinhood's stock token
OpenAI's warning over token misuse prompts EU regulators to investigate Robinhood's stock token offering. The Bank of Lithuania, which regulates Robinhood on behalf of the European Union, has begun an investigation into the company's newly announced tokenized equity products related to OpenAI and SpaceX.
Robinhood Says OpenAI Stock Tokens Backed by Special Purpose Vehicle
Robinhood's tokens offering exposure to OpenAI are not actual equity but are backed by a special purpose vehicle. Similar models have faced challenges, as seen with Linqto's bankruptcy, raising concerns about investor protections.
Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says it’s not “entirely relevant” that the platform’s OpenAI and SpaceX stock tokens aren’t technically equity in the companies.
OpenAI warns its tokenized stock offered by Robinhood isn't real equity: 'Please be careful'
Robinhood stock popped this week on news that European users could trade "tokenized" stock in private companies. OpenAI distanced itself from the plan.
Robinhood’s OpenAI Tokens Walk a Legal Tightrope, Says Crypto Lawyer
IPO stocks, like what Robinhood is doing with OpenAI, may help unlock liquidity in private markets, but the structure likely qualifies as a security, carries bankruptcy risk and could spark lawsuits over shareholder agreement breaches.
Robinhood CEO Defends Tokenized Equities Following OpenAI Criticism
Robinhood recently launched "private stock tokens" representing OpenAI and SpaceX. However, OpenAI has distanced itself from the offering. Defending the launch, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev
Robinhood stock tokens face scrutiny in the European Union after OpenAI warning
The Bank of Lithuania said it has contacted Robinhood and is "awaiting clarifications" regarding the structure of its OpenAI and SpaceX stock tokens.
OpenAI disavows online broker Robinhood's sale of 'OpenAI tokens'
OpenAI has condemned online brokerage firm Robinhood's sale of "OpenAI tokens," saying they will not give consumers stock in the company.
OpenAI says it has not partnered with Robinhood for stock tokens
OpenAI said on Wednesday it had not partnered with Robinhood for the stock tokens the trading platform unveiled earlier this week.
Robinhood has rolled out 'tokenized' stocks and ETFs. Here's what to know about the crypto-like assets.
Robinhood said users in Europe could trade tokenized versions of popular stocks, including shares of private companies like OpenAI. Here's what to know.
Robinhood is up 160% this year, but several obstacles are ahead
Robinhood faces fresh pressure from a Florida investigation and regulatory scrutiny of the company’s OpenAI and SpaceX ...
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It’s been a wild 160% run for Robinhood in 2025, but can it keep defying gravity?
Robinhood stock shot past $103 on Friday before sliding lower by close, closing out another wild day in what has been a ...
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Why OpenAI isn’t happy with Robinhood; Building smart solar energy systems
Tokenised stocks—a product introduced by online brokerage firm Robinhood in Europe on June 30—allow users in the European ...
OpenAI Poaches 4 High-Ranking Engineers From Tesla, xAI, and Meta
The new hires are joining OpenAI’s scaling team, according to an internal Slack message sent by cofounder Greg Brockman.