AMC CEO Adam Aron responded to Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev in a post, stating that his concerns about Robinhood’s stock token were “nearly a matter of corporate survival.” He emphasized that U.S. securities laws are designed to protect investors, and that AMC invests significant funds annually to comply with these regulations. Aron questioned why Robinhood, as a U.S. company, could operate from Jersey Island—far outside the U.S.—to market securities that are essentially “disguised as AMC,” while avoiding compliance with U.S. securities laws. He argued that Robinhood’s creation of a “fictional synthetic equity market” severs token ownership from the company’s ability to control its own financing; stock tokens are not genuine equity ownership and deprive investors of shareholder rights such as voting. Aron demanded that Robinhood voluntarily cease trading AMC stock tokens, warning that AMC would evaluate pursuing legal action to force a halt if necessary, and stated that it would raise these issues with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
AMC CEO Calls on Robinhood to Stop Trading of AMC Stock Tokens
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AMC CEO Adam Aron has urged Robinhood to halt trading of AMC stock tokens, accusing the platform of undermining U.S. securities laws. He criticized Robinhood’s synthetic equity market, stating that it blurs the distinction between securities and commodities and misleads investors. Aron noted that AMC complies with strict regulations, while Robinhood operates in Jersey without facing the same obligations. He warned of potential legal action if no steps are taken and emphasized that the issue impacts liquidity and crypto markets. The U.S. SEC may also become involved in the dispute.
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