Robinhood's Crypto Division Fined $30M

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The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) fined the crypto trading unit of Robinhood (HOOD) $30 million.

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For alleged violations of anti-money-laundering and cybersecurity regulations.

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The fine, the first crypto-related implementation move initiated by the controller, was given since Robinhood Crypto LLC neglected to keep up.

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The NYDFS likewise said it tracked down huge disappointments through an administrative test and through an ensuing implementation examination of Robinhood.

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A 2020 examination "zeroed in principally on enemy of tax evasion and network protection related issues" viewed the organization as disregarding various administrative.

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In 2021, the exchanging firm was fined $70 million by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the biggest fine at any point gave by FINRA.

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Shares of Robinhood were down over 1% in pre-market trading at $8.92.

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NYFDS did not immediately respond to CoinDesk's request for comment at press time.

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