Robinhood has launched tokenized stock trading in over 120 countries this year but has not yet received U.S. approval. Tokenized stocks are blockchain tokens representing ownership of conventional shares that can be traded 24/7 across borders, yet holders lack voting rights and direct cash dividends because a custodian bank holds the underlying shares. Microsoft, Verizon and McDonald’s are among a growing list of large companies that have filed to bar tokenization of their shares, arguing platforms cannot issue synthetic versions without consent and that the practice compromises investor safety and corporate governance. In September, the SEC issued an “innovation exemption” letting qualifying platforms trade tokenized stocks in the U.S. for up to five years, but it requires equal rights for holders and gives companies 30 days to object. The article suggests Robinhood is unlikely to bring the feature to U.S. investors soon given nearly two dozen major objectors, though its overseas growth remains worth watching.
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