New York financial regulator fines Robinhood’s crypto division $30M
2022.08.02 21:38
New York financial regulator fines Robinhood’s crypto division $30M
The New York Department of Financial Services, or NYDFS, has announced a $30 million penalty on Robinhood’s cryptocurrency arm for alleged violations related to anti-money laundering, cybersecurity and consumer protection laws.
In a Tuesday announcement, NYDFS superintendent Adrienne Harris said Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) Crypto will pay a $30 million penalty to the state “for significant failures in the areas of bank secrecy act/anti-money laundering obligations” as well as cybersecurity failures that allegedly violated New York regulations. According to Harris, Robinhood’s crypto unit will also be required to hire an independent consultant to evaluate the firm’s compliance and remediation efforts.
