Robinhood Proposes SEC-Approved Blockchain Platform for Tokenized Assets

Robinhood has submitted a comprehensive 42-page proposal to the SEC, advocating for a federal framework to regulate tokenized real-world assets. The plan introduces the Real World Asset Exchange (RRE), a blockchain-based trading platform designed to merge traditional securities infrastructure with onchain settlement.

The proposal seeks to legitimize 24/7 trading of tokenized assets like Treasuries and equities under existing U.S. laws. By combining offchain trade matching with blockchain settlement, Robinhood aims to bridge the gap between Wall Street standards and decentralized finance.

This MOVE could accelerate institutional adoption of blockchain technology while maintaining regulatory compliance. The RRE framework specifically targets uniform national regulation for real-world assets, potentially setting a precedent for other financial platforms.