Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev responded to the account security incident on the X platform, stating that the company is awaiting further details from the X team to understand what happened. He also emphasized that while Robinhood is deeply involved in the crypto business, it has not issued any cryptocurrency or token.

CEO issues statement clarifying no cryptocurrency issuance

Tenev reiterated his stance on the platform on Thursday, stating that he has regained control of his account and is awaiting clarification from the X team. He reminded users to be vigilant about security and specifically clarified that Robinhood has not launched any "coins" or tokens.

This statement primarily addresses external concerns about the suspicious posts and aims to dispel market speculation about the so-called Robinhood token.

The SEC account incident once disrupted Bitcoin.

The article mentions that the posting of misleading content after social media accounts are hacked has repeatedly impacted the crypto market in recent years.

One notable incident involved the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official X account being hacked and prematurely announcing the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF. This news initially drove Bitcoin prices up rapidly, before the market subsequently corrected.

Airbnb's CEO also stated this month that his account was hacked.

Earlier this month, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky also stated that its X account had been compromised. Hackers used the account to post lengthy threads discussing blockchain tokenization and real-world assets (RWA).

These incidents demonstrate that hackers sometimes do not directly steal assets, but rather use the accounts of well-known figures or institutions to spread specific narratives, thereby influencing market focus and short-term sentiment.