Robinhood Launches 400+ Stock Tokens on Arbitrum for EU Users
Robinhood Launches 400+ Stock Tokens on Arbitrum for EU Users
馃殌 Robinhood Goes Onchain
Robinhood has officially launched 400+ tokenized stocks on Arbitrum One for European Union users through their mobile app.
Key developments:
- EU customers can now trade US stocks and ETFs as blockchain tokens
- Trading experience remains identical to traditional US app interface
- Built on Arbitrum's Layer 2 infrastructure for faster, cheaper transactions
- Represents major step toward DeFi and TradFi convergence
This launch follows Robinhood's June announcement of their partnership with Arbitrum, which will eventually include a dedicated Robinhood Layer 2 blockchain using Orbit stack.
The integration allows Robinhood to:
- Expand internationally using crypto rails
- Onboard millions of new users to blockchain technology
- Offer traditional finance products with crypto infrastructure benefits
This marks a significant milestone in bringing mainstream financial services onto blockchain networks, making crypto adoption more accessible to traditional investors.
Today: 400+ Stock tokens available to EU users on Robinhood app via Arbitrum One Tomorrow: DeFi + TradFi merge into just finance Arbitrum Everywhere
馃 Rust Meets Arbitrum
**Thirdweb** is streamlining Rust smart contract deployment on **Arbitrum** through their Stylus integration. Key developments: - Builders can now easily ship apps using **Rust smart contracts** on Arbitrum - Thirdweb offers **one free month** of their Growth Plan with code STYLUS-GROWTH - Part of Arbitrum's broader **Stylus Sprint** program supporting Rust development The integration addresses a growing need as more developers seek alternatives to Solidity. Rust offers **memory safety** and **performance benefits** for smart contract development. Other Stylus Sprint participants include: - **RedStone** building cheaper, more secure oracles - **Arc, Playgrounds, and EmberAGI** enabling AI integration - **Trail of Bits** developing auditing tools This move positions Arbitrum as a **Rust-friendly** L2 solution, potentially attracting developers from traditional software backgrounds to Web3. [Learn more about Thirdweb's Stylus integration](https://blog.arbitrum.io/how-thirdweb-uses-arbitrum-stylus-to-power-the-next-wave-of-onchain-apps/)
馃挧 DRIP Epoch 4 Launches
**DRIP Epoch 4** is now live on Arbitrum, marking another phase in the DeFi Renaissance. **Key highlights:** - Stablecoin growth surged **$700M+** on Arbitrum last month - Multiple lending protocols participating: Aave, Morpho Labs, Euler Finance, Fluid, Silo Finance, and Dolomite - Users can deposit, borrow, and loop strategies The program continues to drive DeFi activity on Arbitrum's Layer 2 network. [Visit DRIP platform](http://arbitrumdrip.com)
馃嚠馃嚛 Jakarta Meetup
**Arbitrum community meetup** scheduled for October 24th in Jakarta, Indonesia. - Connect with local founders, developers and community members - Food and drinks provided - Co-hosted with @blockdev_id and @PintuID - Open to all participants This follows recent builder meetups in NYC, showing Arbitrum's expanding global community presence. [Register here](https://luma.com/arbimix-jakarta)
StableFlow Launches One-Click Cross-Chain Transfers to Arbitrum
**StableFlow Everywhere** now enables seamless stablecoin transfers from any blockchain directly to Arbitrum with a single click. The new feature eliminates the complexity of multi-step cross-chain transactions that typically require: - Multiple wallet approvals - Bridge interfaces - Gas fee calculations across networks Users can now move stablecoins from Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, and other major chains straight to Arbitrum's Layer 2 ecosystem. **Key benefits:** - Simplified user experience - Reduced transaction steps - Direct access to Arbitrum's DeFi protocols This development strengthens Arbitrum's position as a central hub for DeFi activity, making it easier for users to access lower fees and faster transactions on the Layer 2 network.