eToro’s Ethereum Tokenized Stocks Launch in August: TradFi Meets DeFi

Wall Street's paper pushers won't know what hit them—eToro just dropped a blockchain bomb.

Starting August 2025, the trading platform will issue tokenized stocks directly on Ethereum. No middlemen, no 9-to-5 market hours—just 24/7 synthetic equity trading with crypto's signature volatility.

How it works:

• Each token represents fractional ownership of real-world stocks

• Settles instantly via smart contracts (take that, T+2 legacy systems)

• Fully collateralized—allegedly

The move could trigger a land grab as traditional finance dinosaurs scramble to avoid becoming the next Blockbuster. Though let's be honest—they'll probably just sue instead of innovating.

One question remains: When the SEC comes knocking, will these tokens get classified as securities, commodities, or an elaborate game of regulatory chicken?