Robinhood’s chief operating officer of crypto Tanya Denisova is leaving the firm
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Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the firm after more than five years, as the trading platform navigates a sharp decline in crypto revenue and works to lessen its dependence on digital asset market cycles.
By Will Canny|Edited by Aoyon Ashraf
Updated May 22, 2026, 7:59 p.m. Published May 22, 2026, 7:40 p.m. 1 min read
- Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova is leaving the company after more than five years at the trading platform, according to sources.
- The executive exit comes as Robinhood faces slowing digital asset trading activity, with cryptocurrency revenue falling 47% year over year in the first quarter.
Tanya Denisova, chief operating officer of Robinhood Crypto, is leaving the firm, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
Denisova had been employed by the popular trading platform for over five years, according to her LinkedIn profile.
Neither Robinhood nor Denisova responded to requests for comments.
The departure comes amid Robinhood missing its first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates, mainly due to weaker crypto trading activities. Crypto-related revenue, one of Robinhood’s biggest sources of transaction income, fell 47% year over year to $134 million, down from $252 million. The drop comes as the company works to reduce its reliance on cryptocurrency market swings and reposition the business beyond price-cycle volatility.
Robinhood enables users to trade stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), options, and cryptocurrencies through a mobile-first app. The company also offers retirement accounts, cash management services, and market insights designed to simplify investing and broaden access to financial markets.
The firm has expanded its presence in crypto by offering commission-free trading for major digital assets, including bitcoin BTC$75,873.70, ether (ETH), solana (SOL), and DOGE$0.1050, directly within its app.
The company also provides crypto wallets, onchain transfers, staking services in select markets, and educational tools aimed at newer investors. As part of its broader strategy to bridge traditional finance and digital assets, Robinhood has continued to grow its crypto offerings internationally while positioning itself as a simple, low-cost entry point into the crypto market
Read more: Robinhood stock falls 8% after big earnings miss due to weak crypto trading revenue
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