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Robinhood revives plans to launch in the UK with deal to buy crypto app Ziglu

Robinhood revives plans to launch in the UK with deal to buy crypto app Ziglu

Cryptocurrency A woman holds a smartphone with the Robinhood logo in the background. Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Robinhood said Tuesday it has agreed to buy Ziglu, a London-based fintech app that allows users to trade bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies. The acquisition will help in its expansion plans in the U.K. and Europe, the company said. The announcement comes nearly two years after Robinhood halted plans to launch in the U.K. At the time, the company said it was prioritizing its business at home over international expansion. Shares of Robinhood climbed more than 5% […]