Crypto meets traditional finance as Gemini enables EU customers to trade tokenized U.S. equities around the clock.
In a major push toward merging traditional equity markets with decentralized finance, Gemini has officially launched tokenized stock trading for users based in the European Union, starting with tokenized shares of MSTR (Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy).
The service is powered by Arbitrum, a leading Ethereum Layer 2 network known for its scalability and low fees. Gemini plans to expand this offering to additional stocks and ETFs, and eventually across multiple blockchain networks.
Why Tokenized Stocks Matter
Tokenized stocks represent onchain versions of real-world equities, offering users exposure to traditional financial instruments with the flexibility and speed of crypto.
Gemini stated in its official announcement:
“Combining the best assets in the world with the 24/7/365 form factor of crypto is how we reimagine and rebuild the financial system.”
Key features of this offering include:
- 24/7 trading access
- Fractional ownership of stocks
- Trading on scalable L2 infrastructure (Arbitrum)
- Backed by real U.S. equities held with a regulated custodian
Powered by Dinari’s dShares Infrastructure
Gemini is partnering with Dinari, a fintech firm that has pioneered tokenization-on-demand and recently became the first firm to secure U.S. approval to offer blockchain-based financial instruments.
Dinari’s tokenized assets—called dShares—are backed 1:1 by real U.S. equities. These tokens may also offer economic rights similar to the underlying stock, where legally permitted.
This collaboration makes Gemini one of the first major exchanges to roll out regulated tokenized equities, using blockchain technology to unlock global access to U.S. markets.
Europe First, U.S. Later?
So far, tokenized stocks are only available to non-U.S. customers, largely due to regulatory hurdles in the U.S. However, major players including Coinbase and Kraken are also seeking approval for similar offerings.
By starting in Europe, Gemini is targeting a growing demand for borderless, permissionless finance, where users can trade traditional stocks with the same ease as crypto assets.
What’s Next?
Gemini’s move into tokenized assets reflects a broader industry trend toward financial composability, where:
- Users can integrate tokenized equities into DeFi protocols
- Investors gain instant access to global markets
- Assets become programmable for smart contracts and automation
The company has hinted that more assets—including top tech stocks, ETFs, and potentially global equities—will soon be added.
Conclusion: Crypto and Stocks Converge
The launch of tokenized MSTR shares is a milestone in bringing traditional finance into the blockchain era. With Dinari’s infrastructure, Arbitrum’s speed, and Gemini’s regulatory-first approach, EU-based traders can now experience real equity trading onchain—in real time, 24/7.
Gemini’s effort is part of a larger trend signaling that the future of investing is multi-asset, tokenized, and global.
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Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Cryptocurrency trading involves risk and may result in financial loss.