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Robinhood pushes back, with force, after CFTC's 'shocking and stunning' rejection of its 'contract' betting bid, after gleaning affirmation in review process

The feisty Menlo Park discount brokerage is expressing 'disappointment' in the 'outcome,' particularly because of regular affirming contact with the CFTC that proved illusory

Author Oisin Breen February 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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Lucas Moskowitz: We're disappointed by this outcome … the CFTC [knew] about our intent and plans.
Brooke Southall and Keith Girard contributed to the editing of this article.

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John Phoenix

John Phoenix

February 10, 2025 — 5:36 PM
I'm very confused how a financial services company is surprised that regulators will not allow them to operate a gambling site. Our industry educates clients on the importance of risk reduction, long-term investments and planning. For Robinhood, whose name plays on the idea of taking from the rich and giving to the poor, to launch a gambling site seems contradictory to all reason. T

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