Robinhood Markets has secured a license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to offer retail trading and custody services across 10 asset classes, including bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, equities, ETFs, and investment tokens. The company plans to launch its operations in the Middle East in 2027 through a new office at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which will also serve as its regional headquarters for the Middle East and North Africa.