Robinhood has unveiled major developments aimed at transforming the crypto and investment landscape globally. At its event “To Catch a Token” in Cannes, France, the company introduced stock and ETF tokens to eligible European Union (EU) customers, enabling access to over 200 U.S. equities with no commissions or spreads from Robinhood. These tokenized assets also offer dividend support and round-the-clock access, turning Robinhood’s EU app into a complete investment platform powered by Robinhood crypto infrastructure.
The tokens will initially run on Arbitrum, a Layer 2 Ethereum scaling solution, but Robinhood also announced plans to launch its own Layer 2 blockchain. Built on Arbitrum technology, the upcoming Robinhood crypto blockchain will be optimized for trading real-world tokenized assets. This new infrastructure will support 24/7 trading, bridging, and self-custody for investors.
“Crypto was originally built by engineers for engineers,” said Johann Kerbrat, SVP of Robinhood Crypto. “We’re now building an intuitive platform to make it accessible to everyone.”
Perpetual Futures and Staking Bolster Crypto Product Suite
In a significant move to cater to active crypto traders, Robinhood crypto will roll out perpetual futures for EU users by the end of summer 2025. These derivatives will offer up to 3x leverage and continuous exposure to major crypto assets. With a user-friendly design focused on margin and position management, trades will be routed through Bitstamp’s futures exchange.
Robinhood is also expanding its staking services. While European users already had access, eligible U.S. customers can now stake Ethereum and Solana to earn rewards by contributing to blockchain operations. The feature aims to simplify participation in decentralized ecosystems while offering competitive yields.
These additions reinforce Robinhood’s commitment to enhancing its platform with advanced but approachable tools for everyday and professional investors alike.
Expanded Crypto Features and AI Integration Across Markets
Robinhood’s latest innovations also include several platform enhancements. A limited-time Instant Boost promotion offers U.S. and EU users up to a 2% bonus on crypto deposits, encouraging increased engagement. In the U.S., Robinhood Gold Credit Card users will soon be able to use cashback rewards for crypto purchases.
Another major highlight is the upcoming rollout of Cortex, an AI-driven assistant for Robinhood Gold members. Cortex will deliver real-time market insights, curated trends, and contextual analysis directly on token pages. Designed to streamline decision-making, this tool marks Robinhood’s push into AI-enhanced investing.
Additional features include Smart Exchange Routing for better trade execution, tax lot selection for U.S. users, and new Advanced Charts first for equities and then for crypto in August. All of these efforts signal Robinhood crypto’s vision of merging traditional finance with blockchain technology to create a modern, accessible financial ecosystem.
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