

Robinhood’s Event | The Brainstorm EP 93
46 snips Jul 2, 2025
The hosts dive into Robinhood's bold ventures in the crypto market, highlighting their rapid product innovations. They discuss the tokenization of US stocks and private shares, alongside the introduction of crypto staking with potential for higher yields. The conversation touches on the development of Robinhood's proprietary blockchain and the implications for the financial landscape. With a focus on appealing to younger investors, they examine how Robinhood aims to reshape investing and diversify revenue amidst evolving regulations.
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Robinhood's Product Velocity Advantage
- Robinhood leverages product velocity to outpace competitors in both EU and US crypto markets.
- They pioneer tokenization of private company shares and US stocks on their own layer two blockchain.
Higher Crypto Staking Yields
- Robinhood introduced crypto staking in the US with higher yields than Coinbase.
- Their Solana staking offers 7.4% APR versus Coinbase's 5.5%, boosting user returns.
Crypto-Backed Rewards Cards
- Robinhood plans a crypto-backed gold card offering rewards in tokens like Bitcoin.
- This creates new competitive dynamics with Coinbase's similar Bitcoin cash back card.