WonderFi acquisition get us to 1 million customers outside the U.S., says Robinhood CEO

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 02, 2026 at 16:10  |  3:52  |  CNBC
Speakers
Vlad Tenev — CEO, Robinhood

Summary

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the completed acquisition of crypto exchange WonderFi, marking entry into the Canadian market and adding over 1 million non-U.S. customers. He also details the Trump Accounts initiative, a government-backed equity ownership program for newborns that has already seen strong app downloads. Tenev defends Robinhood's recent stock decline as short-term, emphasizing the company's long-term growth trajectory and expanding revenue streams.

  • Robinhood completed acquisition of WonderFi, a Canadian crypto platform with Bitbuy and Coin Square brands.
  • The acquisition adds over 1 million customers outside the U.S. as part of global expansion.
  • Trump Accounts launch on July 4th, giving newborns a $1,000 equity kick-start via Treasury, with Robinhood as sole trustee.
  • The Trump Accounts app hit #1 in Finance and #3 overall on the app store at launch.
  • Robinhood's stock is down about 22% year-to-date; Tenev attributes it to short-term market focus.
  • Tenev reiterates that Robinhood is building a long-term compounding business with growing market share and revenue streams.
  • The company has an office in Toronto and sees demand for its products in Canada.
  • Tenev frames Robinhood as aiming to be a leading global financial platform, not just U.S.-focused.
Trade Ideas
Vlad Tenev CEO, Robinhood 3:03
HOOD is a long-term compounding business.
Robinhood is building a long-term compounding business with growing market share, expanding revenue streams, and a broadening product portfolio (including WonderFi acquisition and Trump Accounts). The recent 22% YTD stock decline is short-term sentiment, while the company's fundamentals and long-term trajectory remain strong. Longer-term investors should focus on the underlying business growth rather than near-term price volatility.
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