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Robinhood links with dYdX Labs to launch new DEX Arcus
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Robinhood links with dYdX Labs to launch new DEX Arcus

The dYdX Labs team has rebranded as Arcus and launched a new decentralized exchange on the newly introduced Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum-based layer 2 blockchain. This platform aims to provide users with access to perpetual products and fee-free trading of 95 tokenized stocks, effectively bridging traditional equity markets with decentralized finance. By allowing tokenized stocks to serve as collateral for perpetual trading, Arcus seeks to lower barriers related to geographic restrictions and institutional gatekeeping. The initiative represents a significant expansion of Robinhood's crypto strategy, positioning the firm to compete directly with platforms like Hyperliquid and Coinbase. While the dYdX Foundation clarified that the original dYdX blockchain remains independent and unaffected, the partnership highlights a growing trend of major retail platforms adopting layer 2 infrastructure to host RWA-focused products. The launch is supported by integrations from major players including Bitget Wallet and 1inch, signaling a broader industry push toward tokenized asset accessibility. This development underscores the increasing institutional interest in bringing US equities and commodities on-chain to capture global retail demand.

Cointelegraph — Tokenization·Jul 2, 20268.5
Elliptic supports Robinhood Chain, the layer 2 built for tokenized stocks
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Elliptic supports Robinhood Chain, the layer 2 built for tokenized stocks

Robinhood Chain has officially launched on mainnet, marking a significant transition for the retail trading platform as it moves economic exposure to equities onto a public blockchain. The network is an Ethereum layer 2 built using Arbitrum technology, specifically optimized to support the settlement of tokenized stocks and ETFs backed 1:1 by underlying assets. To facilitate institutional participation, Elliptic has integrated its compliance and risk management solutions into the network from day one. This integration allows businesses to conduct wallet screening, transaction monitoring, and illicit activity tracing directly on the new chain. By providing these regulatory controls, Elliptic enables institutional entities to engage with tokenized real-world assets with the necessary oversight. The launch signifies a broader trend of major financial platforms leveraging public blockchain rails for traditional asset settlement. This development is critical for the RWA market as it establishes a scalable, compliant infrastructure for high-volume equity tokenization.

elliptic.co·Jul 2, 20268.5
CoinGecko API integrates live data for Robinhood Chain, bringing tokenized stocks into the data mainstream
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CoinGecko API integrates live data for Robinhood Chain, bringing tokenized stocks into the data mainstream

CoinGecko has integrated Robinhood Chain, a permissionless Ethereum Layer 2 network built on Arbitrum, into its API to provide real-time and historical data for tokenized equities and ETFs. This integration allows developers to track these assets alongside over 200 other networks, effectively categorizing tokenized securities as a first-class asset class. The Robinhood Chain ecosystem currently monitors tokenized securities with a collective market cap of $10.8 million. Launched on July 1, 2026, the network utilizes robust infrastructure including Alchemy for nodes, BitGo for custody, and Chainlink for oracle data feeds. Uniswap is also deploying an Automated Market Maker to facilitate trading of these tokenized assets without traditional order books. By enabling 24/7 trading and potential use as collateral in DeFi lending, this development marks a significant step toward integrating traditional financial instruments into decentralized finance. While the current market cap remains modest, the comprehensive infrastructure support suggests a strategic push toward scaling tokenized stock markets on-chain.

cryptobriefing.com·Jul 1, 20267.5
Robinhood Chain goes live on mainnet alongside 24/7 tokenized stocks, Lighter perps and planned crypto agentic trading
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Robinhood Chain goes live on mainnet alongside 24/7 tokenized stocks, Lighter perps and planned crypto agentic trading

Robinhood has officially launched its public mainnet, Robinhood Chain, utilizing Arbitrum's Orbit technology stack to facilitate high-performance decentralized finance operations. This Layer 2 network aims to bridge traditional retail trading infrastructure with on-chain capabilities, featuring Uniswap as a launch partner to provide immediate liquidity and decentralized exchange functionality. The platform is designed to support 24/7 tokenized stock trading, marking a significant evolution in how retail investors interact with equity markets via blockchain technology. By leveraging Arbitrum's scaling solutions, Robinhood intends to reduce transaction costs and increase throughput for its growing crypto-native user base. Future developments for the chain include the integration of lighter perpetual futures and advanced agentic trading features to automate complex financial strategies. This move represents a major institutional push toward integrating real-world assets directly into the Ethereum ecosystem through a proprietary, scalable infrastructure. The launch underscores a broader industry trend where major fintech firms are transitioning from centralized custodial models to decentralized, self-custody-friendly blockchain environments.

The Block·Jul 1, 20268.5

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