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EU users can now trade tokenized equities; what you should know about them

2025-07-15 09:51:05

EU users can now trade tokenized equities; what you should know about them

Main Idea

Robinhood launched a tokenized equities offering in the EU, enabling 24/5 trading of over 200 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commissions, backed by blockchain technology.

Key Points

1. Robinhood's tokenized equities platform allows trading of 200+ U.S. stocks and ETFs 24/5 with zero commissions, fully backed and settled on-chain.

2. The platform runs on Robinhood Chain, an Ethereum-compatible blockchain developed using Arbitrum’s Orbit framework, and includes tokenized exposure to private firms like SpaceX and OpenAI.

3. The launch led to a 13% surge in Robinhood’s stock price and aligns with broader industry trends, as platforms like Kraken and Coinbase also roll out similar programs.

4. Regulators, such as the Bank of Lithuania, are scrutinizing the offering for compliance with EU financial regulations like MiCA and MiFID.

5. OpenAI distanced itself from the offering, prompting Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev to clarify that the product is facilitated through a special purpose vehicle, not direct equity ownership.

Description

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) officially launched its tokenized equities offering in the European Union (EU) on June 30, enabling users to trade more than 200 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ) 24/5 with zero commissions. The new system features tokenized versions of real-world assets ( RWAs ), fully backed and settled on-chain, while offering transparent audit trails and promising to blend blockchain and traditional finance (TradFi). A significant milestone for blockchain finance, the ro...

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