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Robinhood Engineers Accused of $100k Crypto Insider Trading
16 Sep
Summary
- Two Robinhood engineers charged with fraud using confidential information.
- Allegations involve trading crypto-linked perpetual futures on Hyperliquid.
- The employees allegedly profited over $50,000 each from the trades.
US prosecutors have charged two Robinhood Markets Inc. employees, Hefu Chai and Huaisong Xiang, with fraud for allegedly exploiting confidential information. The engineers are accused of using nonpublic details regarding cryptocurrency listings to engage in trades of crypto-linked perpetual futures on the Hyperliquid exchange.
Between 2025 and 2026, Chai and Xiang allegedly made more than $50,000 each through these trades. They are scheduled to appear in court in California and New York. Robinhood has affirmed its commitment to market integrity, stating zero tolerance for insider trading and confirming immediate investigation and cooperation with law enforcement.
