Robinhood Launches 200+ Tokenized Stocks in EU and Plans Layer 2 Blockchain

- Robinhood launches over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks in Europe, with plans to expand to thousands by year-end. - The company introduces crypto perpetual futures, staking services, and a Layer 2 blockchain to integrate traditional finance with blockchain technology. On June 30, 2025, Robinhood announced a major expansion of its services for customers in the European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.), unveiling tokenized U.S. stocks, crypto perpetual futures, and staking services. The company also revealed plans for a dedicated Layer 2 blockchain with Arbitrum, showing how it is working to merge traditional financial products with blockchain infrastructure to give users greater accessibility and flexibility. On June 30, The Block reported that Robinhood launched over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for its EU customers. Customers can trade these tokenized assets 24/7, 5 days a week, and the Robinhood app will automatically credit dividends to their accounts. The company plans to offer thousands of U.S. stocks by the end of 2025, which will significantly broaden equity market access for its EU-based customers. In addition, GlobeNewswire reported on June 30 that Robinhood has introduced crypto perpetual futures for eligible EU customers. The company offers these derivatives through Bitstamp’s perpetual futures exchange, allowing for a maximum leverage of 3x. Robinhood expects to complete the rollout by the end of summer, a move that positions the company as one of the few platforms in Europe to provide such products. For its U.S. customers, Reuters reported on June 30 that Robinhood is launching cryptocurrency staking services, starting with Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL). The report added that Robinhood will also extend this staking feature to all eligible customers in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). This initiative is a strategic move to offer earning opportunities in the growing crypto ecosystem. In a parallel development, Robinhood revealed plans for a proprietary Layer 2 blockchain built with Arbitrum. According to a June 30 GlobeNewswire report, this blockchain will focus on tokenizing real-world assets and supporting 24/7 trading. Robinhood is issuing the initial stock tokens for the EU on this new Arbitrum-based network, a move that reflects the company’s vision to integrate blockchain technology into traditional financial markets. As of June 30, 2025, 18:15 UTC: - Ethereum (ETH) is priced at $2,484.956. Its 24-hour trading volume increased by 2.035%. - Solana (SOL) is trading at $156.718. Its 24-hour trading volume rose by 3.566%. - Arbitrum (ARB) is priced at $0.343. Its 24-hour trading volume increased by 1.611%. These developments highlight Robinhood’s transformation as it harnesses blockchain technology to provide innovative financial solutions across diverse markets.