** Shares of trading platform Robinhood Markets HOOD.O rise 3.2% to $53.25 premarket
** Co says U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission closes investigation into Robinhood Crypto with no enforcement action
** Robinhood Crypto received Wells Notice from SEC in May 2024
** Move is latest sign of the SEC's changing approach to crypto regulation following Donald Trump's return to the White House
** Crypto exchange Coinbase COIN.O said Friday the U.S. regulator plans to withdraw its lawsuit against co
** "Robinhood Crypto always has and will always respect federal securities laws and never allowed transactions in securities," says Dan Gallagher, chief legal, compliance and corporate affairs officer, Robinhood Markets
** Up through Friday's close, HOOD has gained over 38% year-to-date
(Reporting by Lisa Mattackal)
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