Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev declared that tokenization is the “foundation of the new financial system”, emphasizing its potential to reshape how assets are traded and owned. The comments came during Robinhood’s Q2 2025 earnings call, where Tenev repeated the term 11 times, signaling the company’s commitment to blockchain-powered innovation.
According to Tenev, tokenized assets enable instant settlement, 24/7 trading, and self-custody for retail investors. Robinhood recently launched stock tokens for European users, giving access to over 200 U.S. stocks and ETFs, along with private companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. When users redeem these tokens, the underlying shares are sold, and the tokens are burned, offering a simplified bridge between traditional equities and blockchain.
Analysts see this move as part of a larger global shift toward tokenized finance, often referred to as real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. While U.S. regulatory hurdles remain, Europe’s permissive environment has allowed Robinhood to test the model, which could soon become a template for global capital markets.
Tenev stated:
“Our latest offerings lay the groundwork for crypto to become the backbone of the global financial system.”
Why this matters for the future of finance
Tokenization is no longer a niche concept; it is rapidly blurring the lines between traditional and decentralized finance. From stock tokens to tokenized real estate and commodities, the ability to fractionalize and trade assets seamlessly is unlocking access that was previously limited to institutions.
Projects leading this transformation aim to democratize global investing and streamline cross-border markets, removing intermediaries and enhancing liquidity. This is precisely where StartUpX (XSTP) aligns with the future.
StartUpX: Riding the tokenization wave
As Robinhood paves the way for mainstream tokenized trading, StartUpX is building the next generation of RWA tokenization. The XSTP ecosystem allows investors to stake tokens, access tokenized startups, and participate in fractional ownership of real-world assets, connecting blockchain efficiency with tangible investment opportunities.
With the global conversation shifting toward tokenization, StartUpX is positioned to capitalize on the same market trends driving Robinhood’s innovation—offering early supporters a stake in the infrastructure of tomorrow’s financial system.
Source: Decrypt, Axios, MarketWatch
