The CEO of Robinhood, Vladimir Tenev, revealed that the United States finally provides crypto some room to breathe.
It has been years since there has been strict regulations and unclear policies. Things are finally looking better for crypto companies. In a sit-down crypto interview in America, Tenev said it was a “rebirth” and said the rising water had moved in the direction of US companies slipped behind other countries.
He recognizes the reflection of the transfer of political sentiment and the way regulators are approaching crypto-related issues.
Trade activity increases as the rules are relaxed
Crypto -related income doubled in 2024 until last year, according to Robinhood. That's up to 100%. Tenev said this was not expected. Trade activity has increased, and he is characteristic rising in a less integrated approach of US regulators.
Crypto Companies, including Robinhood, are enduring a downfall period of uncertainty while the government's target is digital assets. However, Tenev thinks the pressure lightens.
The new administration is devastating implementing activities and providing crypto companies as more rooms to develop without fear of intense legal confrontation.
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The SEC has dropped the case against Robinhood
An unclear indication of this change appeared in February 2025. Knowing the US Securities and Exchange Commission Robinhood that it does not look for implementation action after conducting a long investigation.
That investigation began after the SEC sent a notice to Wells in May 2024, indicating potential violations related to Robinhood's cryptocurrency services.
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The Robinhood CEO said the American crypto was intentionally suppressed by the previous administration and is now in the “rebirth” stage.
The next part is the institutional “catch up” … and then “exceed” all other markets. ⏰💵
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Robinhood pushed back by claiming that he had always tried to comply with the policies and seek guidance from Sec. The company's legal team has announced that their many attempts to reach the agency have been ignored. Eventually, the SEC closed the case without imposing any penalties.
Crypto companies call for clear laws
Despite the recent changes, Tenev insists that the crypto sector requires clear law. He thinks that even though the tone from Washington is better now, the lack of concrete law continues to bring uncertainty.
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In his view, most companies know the space, but the official legal certainty will be a long way to make more companies and investors confident.
According to Tenev, a happier environment encourages some of the reluctant businesses to return to the market. But without formal guidelines, there is always a possibility that regulators can change the direction again.
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US president Donald Trump also established his stance. He said crypto was important for the American economy and threatened that the country could disappear behind China if the action was not taken as soon as possible.
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