Bloomberg Talks Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Talks European Expansion
Jun 30, 2025
Vlad Tenev, CEO and co-founder of Robinhood, dives into the company's exciting European expansion and its plans for tokenized U.S. securities. He shares insights on the merging of crypto with traditional finance, highlighting innovative trading opportunities. Tenev discusses the launch of a proprietary blockchain for tokenized stocks and the potential benefits of staking features. Additionally, he addresses the critical need for legislative reforms in the U.S. to improve access to cryptocurrency investments.
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Tokenized Stocks: New EU Access
- Robinhood's stock tokens enable EU customers to access US equities and new liquidity options.
- Crypto and traditional finance will merge, creating 24/7 liquidity for assets, including private stocks.
Robinhood Developing Own Blockchain
- Robinhood's stock tokens currently run on Arbitrum, an Ethereum layer two solution.
- They plan to launch Robinhood Chain, a secure, fast, and low-cost blockchain optimized for real-world assets.
Staking Bridges Crypto and Users
- Robinhood expanded staking in the EU and launched it in the US, allowing customers to earn yields on Ethereum and Solana.
- Staking enables individual users to help secure blockchain networks collectively.