OpenAI says Robinhood tokens are not equity in the company

OpenAI clarified that Robinhood-distributed tokens in the EU do not represent company equity, emphasizing no approval was given. Robinhood defends the move as providing indirect private market exposure.
Inside the Controversy Brewing Over Robinhood’s Tokenized Stocks – Decrypt

Robinhood’s tokenized stock giveaways for OpenAI and SpaceX sparked controversy as OpenAI denied involvement, stating the tokens are not real equity and lack approval. Elon Musk and DeFi community members also criticized the move.
Ripple Files for National Bank License and Fed Master Account to Boost RLUSD Security – Featured Bitcoin News

Ripple seeks a national bank license and Federal Reserve master account to enhance security for its RLUSD stablecoin, aiming for compliance in regulated banking.
Ripple applies for US banking license, joining crypto rush for legitimacy

Ripple Labs applies for a US banking license with the OCC, seeking federal oversight for its stablecoin RLUSD. The move follows Circle’s similar application as crypto firms pursue regulatory legitimacy amid new stablecoin regulations.
Ripple Breaks Silence on Linqto Controversy, Clarifies XRP and Share Differences – Featured Bitcoin News

Ripple clarifies no connection to Linqto’s failed resale scheme, confirms XRP remains unaffected, and highlights strong private share performance amid investor concerns.
Ripple Seeks US Bank License to Boost RLUSD Stablecoin

Ripple applies for a US national banking license to federally regulate its RLUSD stablecoin, aiming to expand crypto services under dual state and federal oversight.
SBF Jailmate Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Acquitted On Serious Charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, former cellmate of Sam Bankman-Fried, was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges but found guilty of prostitution-related offenses in a Manhattan federal court.
SEC Backs Tokenization as Path to Efficient Markets With Clearer Crypto Rules – Regulation Bitcoin News

The SEC is shifting towards clearer crypto regulations, emphasizing tokenization and market efficiency while moving away from outdated enforcement methods.
Is Zohran Mamdani really that bad for New York’s crypto industry?

Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral primary win concerns NYC crypto industry due to his left-leaning policies, though he’s been silent on crypto regulation compared to pro-crypto opponent Eric Adams.
OpenAI disavows Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens,’ says demo stock was not approved and has no equity backing

OpenAI denied approving Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens,’ clarifying they are not equity-backed. Robinhood’s demo of tokenized stocks caused confusion, sparking discussions about blockchain-based equity trading.