Gemini Launches Tokenized Stocks in the EU, Starting with MicroStrategy Shares

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Gemini introduces tokenized stock trading in the EU, beginning with MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares.

The move allows European users to access traditional equities using blockchain technology.

Crypto exchange Gemini has officially launched tokenized stock trading in the European Union, starting with shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR), a major Bitcoin corporate holder. This initiative, in partnership with Dinari, a firm specializing in tokenizing real-world assets, allows European users to invest in traditional equities on blockchain rails. Gemini's CEO, Tyler Winkelvoss, emphasized the company’s commitment to a "security-first" approach. The tokenized MicroStrategy shares are live on Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer-2 network, with plans for future blockchain network expansions. This launch marks a step toward Gemini’s broader global availability, including a potential U.S. debut. The tokenized asset market, which is growing rapidly, is expected to reach $4 trillion by the decade’s end, as more crypto platforms embrace the trend of merging traditional finance with blockchain technology.

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