Major exchanges race into RWA tokenization; analysts forecast a $4T tokenized asset market by 2030 as TradFi merges with crypto.
Crypto exchange Gemini now offers tokenized stock trading for European users. The service starts with shares of Strategy, previously called Strategy. Gemini announced this expansion on June 27. European customers can use blockchain technology to access traditional stocks through this new method.
The service operates via a partnership with Dinari. Dinari converts real-world assets into tokens on blockchains. Gemini CEO Tyler Winkelvoss stated the exchange follows a “security-first” approach. “Partnering with Dinari aligns perfectly with that vision” Winkelvoss said. He described the offering as a “high-integrity option” for accessing traditional markets on-chain.
“At Gemini, we’ve always believed in a ‘security-first’ approach, an ethos of asking for permission, not forgiveness. Partnering with Dinari aligns perfectly with that vision. We’re proud to offer our users a high-integrity option for accessing real-world financial markets on-chain,” Tyler Winkelvoss, the CEO of Gemini, said.
Dinari secured approval as a US broker-dealer recently. This regulatory status allows Dinari to offer tokenized US stocks globally. Launching tokenized Strategy shares lets EU users invest in a major corporate Bitcoin holder. They can do this using digital infrastructure instead of conventional brokers.
The tokenized Strategy shares exist on Arbitrum. Arbitrum is an Ethereum Layer – 2 scaling network. Gemini intends to add support for more blockchains soon. Eric Kuhn, referencing the launch, declared “Onchain Capital Markets have arrived.” He emphasized global access and speed enabled by crypto infrastructure.
Gemini plans wider global availability after this European start. A US launch is forthcoming. This move aligns with a wider industry pattern. Crypto platforms increasingly connect traditional financial assets to blockchain trading.
Tokenizing real-world assets like stocks and bonds is expanding. Analysts estimate tokenized assets could reach $4 trillion in value before 2030. Multiple crypto exchanges, including Bybit, Kraken, and Coinbase, are entering this market segment. These firms compete to serve investor demand for combined crypto and stock trading platforms.
“Soon we won’t know what it means to be a ‘crypto company,’ you will just be a financial services company. Those that use blockchains under the hood to operate their financial services will win It will be cheaper, faster and better than traditional rails,” Reidhead said.
Kyle Reidhead of Milk Road Daily observed the distinction between crypto and traditional finance is diminishing. He proposed financial firms using blockchain internally will succeed. These firms would deliver services faster and cheaper than traditional systems. “Those that use blockchains under the hood to operate their financial services will win” Reidhead stated. He believes this approach will become standard across financial services.
