Robinhood is making a significant leap into the world of cryptocurrency, introducing a slate of new offerings aimed at reshaping how users interact with both digital assets and traditional financial instruments.
Beginning June 30, the brokerage will allow customers across 30 European countries to buy and sell tokenized versions of over 200 U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds. These include high-profile names like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, as well as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF. The move enables around-the-clock trading without commissions — a first for Robinhood’s European platform.
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, the company is also in the process of building its own Layer 2 blockchain, based on the Arbitrum protocol. The network is being designed to support real-world asset tokenization, including the new stock tokens, and could eventually serve as the foundation for more advanced financial products.
In addition to tokenized stocks, Robinhood will introduce crypto perpetual futures for eligible European users later this summer. These contracts, which enable leveraged trading without expiration, will initially cover bitcoin and ether, offering up to 3x leverage.
Meanwhile, U.S. customers will gain access to staking services for Ethereum and Solana. This feature enables users to earn rewards by helping validate blockchain transactions, though it comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny. The SEC previously fined Kraken $30 million for offering similar services without proper registration.
Robinhood’s latest moves arrive at a time of renewed interest in crypto, with Bitcoin prices nearing record highs and digital assets gaining more traction in both policy and political circles. The company has already acquired Bitstamp and WonderFi to strengthen its position in the crypto market.
According to StockTitan.net, these efforts reflect CEO Vlad Tenev’s larger goal: turning Robinhood from a trading app into a full-scale financial platform that operates across both traditional and decentralized markets.
With this rollout, Robinhood is not just adding new features — it’s planting a flag in the future of finance.
