Tokenized stocks in the EU go live as Gemini launches crypto-equity crossover

Tokenized stocks in the EU have officially entered a new era, as crypto exchange Gemini kicks off digital equity trading with shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR), one of Bitcoin’s most iconic corporate holders.

Announced on June 27, officials say this bold rollout heralds a new frontier in combining traditional finance with blockchain innovation across European markets.

In a region steadily warming to Web3 innovation, Gemini says this move is a foundational shift in how investors gain exposure to traditional equities, adding that the implications for tokenized stocks in the EU could be nothing short of transformational.

Gemini teams up with Dinari to tokenize MicroStrategy shares

The move comes via a strategic collaboration with Dinari, a fintech company focused on transforming real-world assets (RWAs) into secure, blockchain-based instruments.

“At Gemini, we’ve always believed in a ‘security-first’ approach — an ethos of asking for permission, not forgiveness,” said Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini CEO. “Partnering with Dinari aligns perfectly with that vision. We’re proud to offer our users a high-integrity option for accessing real-world financial markets on-chain.”

Dinari’s recent approval as a broker-dealer in the United States further cements the legitimacy of this offering. That regulatory greenlight gives Dinari the authority to bring American stock exposure — like MicroStrategy — to global users using tokenized rails.

The introduction of tokenized stocks in the EU gives Gemini’s European users a first-of-its-kind opportunity to invest in U.S. equities like MSTR using crypto-native infrastructure.

The token itself is hosted on Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer-2 solution known for low fees and scalability. Gemini has stated plans to expand support to additional blockchain networks, further enhancing accessibility and interoperability.

This debut represents the foundation of what could be a multi-asset on-chain stock marketplace for EU investors.

Tokenized stocks in the EU: a growing global trend

The rise of tokenized stocks in the EU aligns with a global push to bring real-world financial instruments to the blockchain.

Industry analysts project that tokenized assets could represent a $4 trillion market by 2030 — a figure that has major crypto exchanges lining up to secure early market share.

Platforms like Kraken, Bybit, and Coinbase have each shown their intentions to expand into tokenized securities.

Experts believe the future of finance lies in this fusion. According to Kyle Reidhead, founder of Milk Road Daily, the industry is on the brink of a new hybrid era.

“The line between crypto and traditional finance is quickly fading,” Reidhead observed. “The winners will be those using blockchain behind the scenes to deliver faster, more affordable, and more transparent services.”

What’s next for Gemini — and the EU crypto market?

Gemini confirmed that this EU launch is just the beginning. A broader expansion to more digital securities, and even a planned U.S. rollout, is already in motion.

As regulators in Europe show greater openness toward digital assets under the MiCA framework, the continent could soon become a leading hub for tokenized finance.

And as tokenized stocks in the EU gain traction, the pressure is on traditional brokerages to evolve or risk irrelevance.