How does Robinhood ensure the safety of cryptocurrency investments with FDIC insurance?

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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Certainly! Robinhood ensures the safety of cryptocurrency investments by partnering with banks that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). This means that the cash portion of a Robinhood account, which includes funds used to purchase cryptocurrencies, is insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per account. In the event of a bank failure, the FDIC provides protection for these funds, giving investors peace of mind.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Robinhood takes advantage of FDIC insurance to protect cryptocurrency investments. By working with FDIC member banks, Robinhood ensures that the cash portion of users' accounts, including funds used for cryptocurrency investments, is insured up to $250,000. This insurance coverage provides an additional layer of security for investors, reducing the risk associated with holding cryptocurrencies.
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• Dec 17, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Robinhood, like many other cryptocurrency platforms, doesn't directly offer FDIC insurance for cryptocurrency investments. However, they do use FDIC-insured banks to hold the cash portion of users' accounts. This means that if a bank fails, the FDIC will cover up to $250,000 per account. While this insurance doesn't cover the cryptocurrencies themselves, it does protect the cash used to purchase them, providing an added level of security for investors.
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