Robinhood rolls out crypto pockets to Android customers globally

• Robinhood Pockets is now formally out there to Android customers globally.
• Customers on public waitlist can obtain app and entry crypto from the world over.

Robinhood has formally introduced international accessibility for its crypto pockets for eligible Android customers.

The corporate confirmed the roll out by way of a weblog publish on March 20.

Robinhood Pockets brings crypto to tens of millions of Android customers

With Robinhood Pockets now out there to all eligible Android customers, Robinhood is fulfilling a part of its mission to convey crypto to the lots. Android accounts for 70% of the worldwide market share of cellular OS and Robinhood Pockets’s accessibility on these units means the corporate might attain tens of millions of crypto customers.

“Launching Robinhood Pockets on Android is an enormous step ahead in our dedication to make crypto extra accessible and seamlessly built-in into every day life for tens of millions of individuals around the globe,” Johann Kerbrat, Robinhood Crypto basic supervisor, mentioned in a press release.

“Whether or not you’re in Africa, Asia, South America, or elsewhere, Robinhood Pockets is your gateway to the way forward for finance, and the world of crypto and web3,” Kerbat added.

Robinhood Pockets launched globally to iOS customers in 2023. Availability on Android app now opens entry to customers who beforehand joined the general public waitlist.

Customers of Robinhood Pockets can ship, obtain and retailer crypto on the self-custodial pockets. It helps main networks, together with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism and Base.The pockets additionally provides token swaps for customers on Ethereum, Polygon and Arbitrum.

Pockets customers may also uncover trending tokens or entry the most recent cryptocurrency information instantly from their Android app.