Robinhood Adds Bitstamp Crypto Trading to Main UK App

Robinhood, best known for commission-free stock trading, has been expanding its digital-asset business beyond the US. The company completed its acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp on June 2, 2025, for about $200 million, adding licenses and customers across several markets. In Britain, registration under the current framework primarily covers anti-money-laundering compliance and is required before a company can provide in-scope crypto services.

The Financial Conduct Authority has registered Robinhood U.K. Ltd as a cryptoasset business, according to reports on Aug. 3. Robinhood had announced on July 1, 2026, that it planned to introduce cryptocurrency trading in Britain. The FCA published final rules for its broader regime on June 30, with implementation scheduled for Oct. 25, 2027. The registration does not replace the separate authorization Robinhood will need under the Financial Services and Markets Act once that framework takes effect.