Robinhood Reportedly Considering Cryptocurrency Futures Launch in US and Europe

CoinDesk reports that individuals familiar with commission-free investing and trading platform plans reveal Robinhood Markets Inc. is considering launching cryptocurrency futures in the United States and Europe in the coming months. Following its anticipated $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp next year, Robinhood aims to leverage the cryptocurrency exchange’s licenses to offer perpetual futures for Bitcoin and other tokens in Europe. The sources added that the company also intends to introduce Bitcoin and Ethereum futures based on CME in the United States. (Bloomberg)