Robinhood Seeks SEC Approval for Tokenized Stock Trading on Solana and Base Blockchains

Robinhood has submitted a comprehensive 42-page proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking regulatory clarity on the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) and its potential application to on-chain stock trading. The proposal, filed with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, outlines a framework for the compliant issuance, custody, and trading of tokenized assets, with the aim of modernizing U.S. capital markets.
According to the proposal, Robinhood's plan includes the establishment of federally licensed tokenized asset standards, integrated Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, and a modified Form S-1 for tokenized securities. The proposed Real World Asset Exchange (RRE) would operate on the Solana (SOL) and Base blockchains, leveraging the efficiency and security of these platforms to facilitate on-chain stock trading.
Quantum Economics founder Mati Greenspan commented on the significance of this proposal, stating that it could mark the first time a U.S.-regulated broker has laid out a viable path for bringing trillions of dollars in assets on-chain without compromising regulatory integrity. Greenspan further noted that if the SEC embraces this proposal, it would signal to the world that tokenization has a legitimate seat at the traditional finance table.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has previously expressed enthusiasm for the tokenization of traditional assets, stating that it could secure the dominance of the U.S. equities market. Tenev believes that tokenization of securities allows for ownership in companies and that stablecoins could increase demand among individuals overseas as governments diversify away from holding treasuries. He also suggested that tokenized securities could push forward U.S. company dominance in the global market, similar to how stablecoin legislation can enhance U.S. dollar dominance.
At the time of writing, the SEC has yet to issue a formal response to Robinhood's proposal. The outcome of this regulatory engagement will be crucial in determining the future of on-chain stock trading and the broader adoption of tokenized assets in the U.S. financial landscape. The proposal represents a significant step towards integrating blockchain technology with traditional financial markets, potentially revolutionizing the way assets are issued, traded, and managed.

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