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- Robinhood unveils a new Layer 2 blockchain to power the tokenization of real-world assets.
- The company expands crypto and investment access across the EU and EEA with tokenized US stocks and ETFs.
- New offerings include perpetual futures, crypto staking, and AI-powered investing tools.
According to the report, Robinhood announced a new wave of products at its “To Catch a Token” event in Cannes, France. The launch marks one of the company’s most ambitious steps toward integrating traditional finance with blockchain technology.
The platform now serves more than 400 million people across 30 EU and EEA countries, reflecting a major step in its international expansion. Robinhood’s new offerings aim to make investing simpler and more accessible for global users. By blending digital assets with real-world financial products, the company sets the stage for a unified investment experience. European customers can now trade US stock and ETF tokens through Robinhood Stock Tokens.
These tokens provide exposure to major US equities with no commission fees, dividend payouts, and round-the-clock trading access. The company plans to support more than 200 stock and ETF tokens at launch, moving beyond crypto-only investing to a full financial suite powered by blockchain.
Robinhood Plans Launch of Its Own Layer 2 Blockchain
A major highlight is Robinhood’s plan to introduce its own Layer 2 blockchain. The new chain, built on Arbitrum technology, will power the tokenization of real-world assets. It will focus on 24/7 trading, seamless bridging, and full self-custody.
Initially, stock tokens will be issued on Arbitrum, but once the Robinhood blockchain is live, it will serve as the foundation for tokenized financial products. This move shows Robinhood’s commitment to building infrastructure that can handle both digital and traditional assets efficiently.
By introducing tokenized stocks and ETFs, Robinhood opens a new path for European investors to access US markets without the complexity of traditional intermediaries. The Layer 2 initiative reinforces the company’s broader vision of making blockchain the engine behind a global financial system.
Robinhood Expands Crypto Offerings with New Products
Alongside tokenization, Robinhood introduced several new crypto-focused products. The company will roll out perpetual futures in the EU, offering customers up to 3x leverage and continuous exposure. Orders will be processed through Bitstamp’s perpetual futures exchange, simplifying complex derivatives trading for active users.
In the US, crypto staking for Ethereum and Solana is launching soon, allowing users to earn rewards directly through the app. Robinhood is also adding new features such as a 2% crypto deposit boost, cashback rewards through the Gold Credit Card, and Cortex, an AI-powered assistant offering real-time market insights.
Together, these updates reflect Robinhood’s strategy to merge traditional investing with decentralized innovation, building a seamless, borderless platform for the next generation of global investors.
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