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Robinhood gains Dubai license to launch crypto and stock trading in 2027
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Robinhood has secured approval from Dubai's Financial Services Authority to operate a new regional headquarters offering bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and stock trading services, Bitcoin Magazine reported. The company plans to launch operations in 2027 with full custody capabilities for digital and traditional assets.
The expansion marks Robinhood's entry into the Middle Eastern market and represents a broader push by the brokerage to grow beyond the United States. The DFSA license allows the company to serve the region from its Dubai base.
