{"id":93529,"date":"2024-09-16T21:56:43","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T01:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/?p=93529"},"modified":"2024-09-16T21:56:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T01:56:53","slug":"will-robinhood-crypto-launch-its-own-stablecoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/will-robinhood-crypto-launch-its-own-stablecoin\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Robinhood Crypto Launch Its Own Stablecoin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Amid the increasing popularity of stablecoins, Johann Kerbrat of <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/robinhood-crypto-trading-volume-increases-75-in-november.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"66272\">Robinhood Crypto<\/a> suggests that a potential stablecoin introduction is near.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Will Robinhood Crypto Launch Its Own Stablecoin?\" class=\"wp-image-62704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-18x10.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-1320x743.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-750x422.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood-1140x641.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Robinhood.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Will Robinhood Crypto Launch Its Own Stablecoin?<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood Crypto's General Manager, suggested that the company may create its stablecoin during a recent podcast with Tony Edward (Thinking Crypto).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerbrat discussed the significance of stablecoins and their role in the crypto space, shedding light on the company's stance towards them, although he does not disclose any official plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These remarks have sparked speculation and discourse within the broader crypto community, particularly in light of the increasing prevalence of stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Robinhood Crypto considering the launch of Stablecoin?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerbrat elaborated on the company's emphasis on accessibility during a recent episode of the Thinking Crypto podcast when asked about the firm's approach to stablecoins. The company is currently in a partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.circle.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Circle<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a>, allowing users to purchase and sell USDC without incurring fees. The recent announcement by Circle to collaborate with Sony to introduce bridged USDC is noteworthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the interim, he underscored that the organization's primary objective is to ensure that cryptocurrency transactions are as smooth as feasible. The platform expedites entering and exiting the stablecoin market by emphasizing user-friendly transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, Kerbrat expressed apprehension regarding the reserves used to back up certain stablecoins. He emphasized the significance of ensuring stablecoins have adequate backing and the risk of depegging. Kerbrat asserts that Robinhood crypto's objective is to ensure that customers can redeem their holdings without risk of loss of value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that the company meticulously evaluates the stability of its reserves before listing any stablecoin. Kerbrat suggested that the company is contemplating the launch of its stablecoin even though <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/circle-relocates-hq-to-new-york-ahead-of-ipo.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"93343\">USDC <\/a>is now readily accessible on Circle's platform due to the collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He acknowledged that no plans had been initiated then but did not exclude the possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He guaranteed that the company would publicly declare the introduction of a stablecoin, potentially returning to the podcast to share the news. These remarks have stimulated discourse, particularly in light of the increasing global acceptance of stablecoins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Legal Conflict with the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerbrat addressed the firm's ongoing legal issues with the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/morgan-stanley-discloses-grayscale-and-ark-bitcoin-etf-holdings.html\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"90125\">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/a> and stablecoins.<br>Robinhood received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year, which serves as a formal notification that the agency is contemplating enforcement action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerbrat, on the other hand, expressed confidence in the company's ability to combat the SEC in court, indicating that the company is still dedicated to defending its practices.<br>The crypto industry's broader regulatory challenges are reflected in the firm's legal battle with the SEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies like Robinhood attempt to balance innovation with compliance as regulators intensify their scrutiny.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid the increasing popularity of stablecoins, Johann Kerbrat of Robinhood Crypto suggests that a potential stablecoin introduction is near. Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood Crypto&#8217;s General Manager, suggested that the company may create its stablecoin during a recent podcast with Tony Edward (Thinking Crypto). Kerbrat discussed the significance of stablecoins and their role in the crypto space, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":58103,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[1658,1223,143,1106],"class_list":["post-93529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-circle","tag-robinhood","tag-sec","tag-usdc"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/rb.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93529"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93529\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/coinscreed.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}