Robinhood CEO downplays OpenAI concerns on tokenized stock structure

Group 1 - Robinhood's CEO Vlad Tenev stated that the platform's tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX are not technically equity in the companies, which he considers "not entirely relevant" [1][2] - OpenAI expressed concerns regarding Robinhood's stock tokens, clarifying that any transfer of OpenAI equity requires their approval, which was not granted for these tokens [2] - Robinhood claims that its OpenAI stock tokens are backed by the company's ownership stake in a special purpose vehicle, despite not being classified as equity [2]