Crypto race to tokenize stocks raises investor protection flags

Crypto race to tokenize stocks raises investor protection flags

By Hannah Lang and Elizabeth Howcroft NEW YORK/PARIS (Reuters) -A race by crypto companies to sell tokens pegged to stocks is raising alarm bells among traditional financial firms and regulatory experts who warn that the fast-growing novel products pose risks to investors and market stability. Buoyed by President Donald Trump‘s pro-crypto stance and his administration’s…

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Ark Invest offloads $5m Robinhood stock in profit-taking move to invest in Tom Lee’s BitMine – DL News

Ark Invest offloads $5m Robinhood stock in profit-taking move to invest in Tom Lee’s BitMine – DL News

Firm deploys $30 million in risk-on plays Shaves $5 million of Robinhood holdings. Ark Invest is upping its crypto risk appetite. Cathie Wood’s future-themed investment firm trimmed $5 million in long-held bluechip favourite Robinhood over the past week, according to the firm. At the same time, it added nearly $30 million of exposure to Tom…

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World's Biggest Stock Exchanges Call for Crackdown on 'Fake' Tokenized Stocks—And Why Coinbase And Robinhood Should Be Worried

World’s Biggest Stock Exchanges Call for Crackdown on ‘Fake’ Tokenized Stocks—And Why Coinbase And Robinhood Should Be Worried

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The world’s major stock exchanges are sounding the alarm on tokenized stocks, warning regulators that blockchain-based tokens representing company shares create new risks for investors and could undermine market integrity—putting pressure on Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) as…

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