Robinhood Buys British Crypto Firm Ziglu

Robinhood said Tuesday it will acquire UK-based cryptocurrency exchange Ziglu. The move comes as the stock trading app looks to expand further by offering cryptocurrency trading.

The acquisition also marks Robinhood’s second foray into the UK market after a failed plan to launch a stock trading app in 2020. Together with Ziglu, Robinhood now owns one of the few crypto firms authorized to operate in the UK.

Ziglu offers trading in 11 cryptocurrencies and is also licensed in the UK. Robinhood said the purchase is just the first step in their plan to expand outside the UK and Europe.

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Robinhood announced the acquisition on his blog. The deal is also subject to approval from UK financial regulators, including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a body known for its strict stance on cryptocurrencies.

The move also marks the firm’s attempt to diversify beyond equity trading. The firm warned last year that the COVID-driven retail boom was starting to slow down.