Robinhood Explores Blockchain for Tokenized US Stock Trading in Europe
Robinhood is developing a blockchain-based platform to enable European retail investors to trade tokenized versions of US stocks, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move aims to bypass traditional intermediaries and leverage distributed ledger technology for faster settlements and reduced costs.
The commission-free trading pioneer has not disclosed technical details, but the initiative signals growing institutional interest in blockchain’s potential to democratize cross-border investing. Tokenization of equities could reshape access to global markets for retail participants.