This time, it’s not meme stocks or commission-free trades making headlines, but a bold proposal to bring real-world assets (RWAs) onchain. In a 42-page filing with the U.S. SEC, the trading platform is calling for a national framework to regulate tokenized RWAs like Treasury bonds and real estate.
If accepted, this proposal could mark a turning point for traditional finance and blockchain integration. It aims to simplify settlement, boost transparency, and modernize how institutions handle tokenized assets.
Turning Real Assets Into Tokens, With Real Rules
Robinhood’s pitch to the SEC is straightforward: the U.S. needs clear, unified rules for tokenized assets. Currently, a mix of state-level securities laws creates a fragmented landscape. The company argues that a national framework would unlock growth while protecting investors and markets.
Central to its plan is the Real World Asset Exchange (RRE)—a new platform Robinhood wants to build using Solana and Base, two high-speed blockchain networks. RRE would use offchain trade matching (the process of pairing buyers and sellers) and onchain settlement (executing the trade transparently on the blockchain). The system is projected to handle 30,000 transactions per second with matching speeds under 10 microseconds, according to tech firm Franklin Elevator.
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One standout feature? Token-asset equivalence. Under this proposal, a token representing a U.S. Treasury bond would legally be the bond—not a synthetic or derivative. That means broker-dealers could treat tokenized assets just like their paper counterparts, all within existing regulatory rails. The benefits are clear: faster settlement (T+0 instead of T+2), fewer middlemen, and potential cost savings of up to 30% annually for capital markets, per Franklin Elevator.
A Bigger Trend in Tokenization
Robinhood’s move isn’t happening in a vacuum. Real-world asset tokenization has become one of the hottest trends in crypto. In 2024 alone, the total value of tokenized RWAs jumped from $2.5 billion to over $7 billion, according to RWA.xyz. Major players like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are also exploring blockchain-based solutions for bonds and fund shares.
RWA market’s TVL has approached $12.3B, and this is just the beginning.
With new regulations in key markets like the U.S., U.K., and Hong Kong and BlackRock launching tokenized funds, RWAs are becoming a major narrative this cycle.
Here’s why you should pay attention
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But Robinhood’s approach—blending speed, compliance, and user access—could set it apart. The platform plans to embed KYC/AML tools through trusted partners like Jumio and Chainalysis, ensuring it meets both U.S. and global compliance standards from day one.
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