Robinhood Markets Inc. is reportedly developing a blockchain platform to offer tokenized U.S. securities to European investors, a move that could reshape its international growth strategy. According to a report by Bloomberg, the company is in talks with Arbitrum (ARB) and Solana (SOL) as potential blockchain infrastructure partners.
Although discussions are still ongoing and no definitive agreement has been reached, the initiative would mark a significant step for Robinhood in leveraging blockchain to broaden its investment offerings. Representatives from both Robinhood and the blockchain networks declined to comment on the matter.
Tokenized securities — digital assets that represent ownership in traditional financial instruments — are gaining traction as financial firms look to reduce infrastructure costs and increase transaction transparency. The Global Financial Markets Association estimates that distributed ledger technology could save up to $20 billion annually in clearing and settlement expenses.
Expanding European Footprint Amid Crypto Acquisitions
Robinhood’s move into tokenized assets coincides with its ongoing expansion in Europe. In April, the company secured a brokerage license in Lithuania, granting it entry into the European Union’s investment market.
Furthermore, Robinhood has agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitstamp, a strategic acquisition that could allow it to offer crypto-linked derivatives through Bitstamp’s multilateral trading facility (MTF) license.
By integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial assets, Robinhood aligns itself with major institutions such as BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Apollo, all of which have recently explored tokenized asset offerings. BlackRock’s BUIDL fund, launched in 2023, has already accumulated over $2 billion in assets, underscoring institutional interest in blockchain-based financial products.
