Robinhood is making one of its biggest moves yet into digital assets with the launch of its own blockchain, tokenized stocks, and new DeFi products. The company is positioning itself as the gateway to a new financial ecosystem where stocks, cryptocurrencies, derivatives, prediction markets, and AI-powered investing all operate within a single platform. At the center of this strategy is the new Robinhood Chain, an AI-native blockchain purpose-built for real-world assets.
Meanwhile, crypto adoption continues to accelerate across global payments. Deposits on crypto-linked cards have surpassed $10 billion for the first time, marking an 82% increase this year and a 250% jump from a year ago. The surge reflects the growing role of stablecoins in everyday payments and highlights how blockchain infrastructure is increasingly being integrated into mainstream financial services.
In other major crypto headlines, Bitcoin pioneer Adam Back is launching Bitcoin Standard Treasury (BSTR), a company designed to generate conservative returns on Bitcoin through traditional capital markets rather than risky DeFi strategies. Plus, Melania Trump’s NFT business posted explosive growth, with digital collectible earnings soaring to nearly $6 million, contributing to approximately $17 million in total reported earnings, according to her latest federal financial disclosure.