Gemini Launches Tokenized US Stocks Trading for EU Investors

Crypto exchange Gemini has launched tokenized shares of Strategy (MSTR), the Bitcoin-buying firm, for customers in the European Union, marking the start of its rollout of tokenized U.S. equities on blockchain networks such as Arbitrum. This initiative, enabled through a partnership with tokenization platform Dinari, allows EU investors to buy fractional shares of MSTR as on-chain tokens backed 1:1 by real securities, providing benefits like fractional ownership, reduced transaction friction, and 24/7 liquidity. Gemini's move aims to modernize traditional financial rails by merging equities with blockchain infrastructure and to democratize access to U.S. stocks globally, exporting U.S. equities to international investors who face restrictions and high fees in conventional markets. Dinari recently secured broker-dealer registration from FINRA, enabling it to offer tokenized U.S. stocks, while Gemini holds a MiFID II license from Malta to offer derivative products across the European Economic Area. This launch comes amid growing demand for tokenized real-world assets, with other crypto platforms like Coinbase, Kraken, and Robinhood also expanding into tokenized securities trading for the EU market. Gemini plans to add more tokenized stocks and ETFs soon, positioning itself as a pioneer in compliant tokenized stock offerings in Europe.