Robinhood Gets DFSA Green Light For 2027 Middle East Crypto Plans

Community Trust Score Verified 89 % Real Verified 36 votes Updated 5 minutes ago Robinhood announced on October 22 that it has received authorization from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and established a headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The company stated that a Middle East rollout is planned for 2027, marking a significant expansion into the region’s regulated financial hub. The announcement specifies that the authorization covers trading and custody functions. Robinhood described these as separate operations with distinct responsibilities for handling customer orders and safeguarding assets.