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‘Please Be Careful’—ChatGPT’s OpenAI Issues Serious Warning
EUROPEAN UNION, JUL 2 – Robinhood’s tokenized shares offer indirect exposure to private companies via special purpose vehicles, but OpenAI states these tokens do not represent actual equity or company endorsement.
- On Monday, Robinhood revealed plans to offer tokenized shares representing stakes in leading privately held firms, including OpenAI and SpaceX, to qualified users within the European Union through its cryptocurrency platform.
- This launch aimed to broaden retail investor access through tokenization enabled by Robinhood's special purpose vehicle, but OpenAI did not approve or endorse the sales.
- On Wednesday, OpenAI clarified that the 'OpenAI tokens' offered by Robinhood do not represent actual equity in the company, emphasized that any equity transfers require their approval, which was not given, and cautioned users to exercise care.
- Robinhood's stock surged to a new all-time high after the announcement, supported by KeyBanc's price target raise to $110, while U.S. users cannot access the tokens due to regulations.
- The episode highlights tensions between crypto platforms democratizing finance and private companies protecting control over equity, with many firms expressing interest yet some legal pushback already occurring.
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OpenAI Casts Doubt on Robinhood’s New Tokenized Equity Products
Robinhood Markets Inc. shares fell after OpenAI advised caution to customers taking advantage of the brokerage’s offer for access to equity “tokens” for the closely held company led by Sam Altman.
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