Here’s a detailed breakdown of Robinhood’s crypto‑focused announcements made today (June 30, 2025):🆕 1. Stock &amp; ETF Token Launch in the EU<ul><li>Over 200 tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs—including big names like Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft—now trade commission‑free, 24/5 in the EU.</li><li>Tokenized stocks support dividends, and EU customers gain access to the service across 30 EU/EEA countries.</li><li>Initially launched on Arbitrum, with plans to migrate to Robinhood’s own Layer 2 blockchain later.</li></ul>🧱 2. Robinhood’s Layer‑2 Blockchain<ul><li>Robinhood announced development of its own Arbitrum-based Layer‑2 chain, aimed at powering tokenization of Real‑World Assets (RWAs) with 24/7 trading and self-custody capabilities.</li></ul>🔁 3. Crypto Perpetual Futures (EU only)<ul><li>EU users will soon be able to trade crypto perpetual futures (no expiration date) with up to 3× leverage.</li><li>The rollout will complete by end of summer, with execution through Bitstamp (recently acquired by Robinhood).</li></ul>🤝 4. Private Company Stock Tokens<ul><li>Tokenized shares of OpenAI and SpaceX will be available to EU users—one of the first retail platforms to offer this kind of private equity tokenization.</li></ul>💰 5. Crypto Staking in the U.S.Ethereum and Solana staking now available to eligible U.S. customers (also accessible in the EU/EEA), allowing users to earn rewards directly within the app.🎖 6. Additional Crypto Enhancements (U.S. &amp; EU):<ul><li>Instant boost on crypto deposits: U.S./EU users can earn up to a 2% bonus (1% standard, 2% on reaching $500 M deposit milestone).</li><li>Crypto rewards credit card (Robinhood Gold): Coming this fall, automatically converts cashback into crypto purchases.</li><li>Cortex, an AI-powered investing assistant for crypto, will roll out to Gold members (U.S.) later this year.</li><li>Smart Exchange Routing, tax-lots selling, and advanced charts (coming to crypto in August) add to U.S. features.</li></ul>🎯 Why This Matters<ul><li>Bridges crypto and traditional finance: Tokenized stocks and RWAs signify a move toward merging mainstream assets with blockchain technology.</li><li>U.S. still limited: While EU users get broader offerings like tokenized stocks and perpetuals, U.S. customers currently benefit from staking, AI tools, and crypto boosts.</li><li>Crypto-first roadmap: Robinhood is positioning crypto as a core pillar—especially for EU expansion—complementing its stock &amp; AI ambitions.</li></ul>⏭️ What’s Next<ul><li>EU rollout: Expect full rollout of perpetual futures and expansion to thousands of tokenized assets by year-end&nbsp;.</li><li>Layer‑2 blockchain launch: The internal chain is slated for launch in 2026.</li><li>U.S. expansion: U.S. users await regulatory approval for stock tokens and perpetuals while continuing to see enhancements like Cortex and advanced charts.</li></ul><div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FBHmAq5lmZQ?si=lgvkeZVIPjMhSmdu" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>

Robinhood’s Crypto Announcement 

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Robinhood’s Crypto Announcement

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