The American platform Robinhood is expanding its crypto product lineup by introducing tokenized stocks on Arbitrum and announcing plans to launch its own blockchain network. This new move aims to build a unified investment app based on crypto infrastructure. The offering includes trading of private company tokens, derivatives, and staking.
New Launch Targeted at Europe
Robinhood has announced the launch of tokenized stocks for users in Europe. According to the announcement, the service enables buying and selling of more than 200 U.S. stocks and ETFs in token form on the Ethereum-based Arbitrum network. Trading is available 24/5 - around the clock on weekdays. The new feature is already integrated into Robinhood's European crypto app, which the company promotes as an “all-in-one investment platform powered by crypto technologies.”
Native Blockchain Network Built on Arbitrum
In addition to tokenized stocks, the company is building its own Layer 2 blockchain network on Arbitrum. The new infrastructure will support trading of real-world asset (RWA) tokens, self-custody, and cross-chain operations. Although the official launch date has not been disclosed, sources from CoinDesk report that a test version may appear by late 2025 or early 2026.
Robinhood has also confirmed plans to offer access to tokenized shares of private companies. The initial offerings will include tokens linked to equity in OpenAI and SpaceX. With this move, the company aims to bring not only traditional assets but also investments in private tech firms onto the blockchain.
Robinhood’s Chairman and CEO Vlad Tenev stated during a presentation in Cannes that the company intends to “bring the entire Robinhood ecosystem onchain” and will continue working with regulators. According to him, tokenization can unlock access to assets that were previously limited to wealthy investors.
Following the announcement, Robinhood stock (ticker HOOD), traded on Nasdaq, surged more than 10% on Monday, reaching a new record of $93.63 at the time of writing.
Derivatives, Staking, and Crypto Rewards
As part of its crypto push, the company has launched perpetual futures trading for users in Europe. The trades are processed through the Bitstamp exchange, which Robinhood acquired for $200 million. Additionally, staking is available in the U.S. for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) holders without the need to withdraw funds from the app.
Later this fall, Robinhood also plans to introduce the ability to automatically invest credit card cashback rewards into cryptocurrencies.
Positioning Against Competitors
The tokenized asset sector is rapidly evolving. According to a report by Ripple and BCG, the market could reach $18.9 trillion by 2033. As interest in this area grows, Robinhood’s competitors - including Bybit, Kraken, and Gemini - have also started offering tokenized stocks.
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