Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has made a groundbreaking move in the investment world by launching tokenized stocks in Europe. Starting with well-known companies like MicroStrategy and offering over 40 tokenized stocks and ETFs, investors can now purchase tokenized stocks 24/5 without the need for a stockbroker.
MicroStrategy, the First Choice of Gemini for Tokenized Stocks
Gemini has chosen to start with a strong symbol: MicroStrategy, the flagship company of Michael Saylor, known for its significant investment in Bitcoin. European investors can now directly invest in this and other stocks onchain, avoiding the constraints of traditional stock markets.
Since the launch, more than 40 stocks and ETFs have been tokenized, including blue-chip stocks, crypto proxies, traditional financial assets, and Nasdaq giants.
This is just the beginning, as Gemini promises to continue offering more tokenized stocks and ETFs.
Why this is a Real Game Changer
Tokenizing stocks addresses the well-known issue of limited access to traditional markets. High fees for non-residents, limited trading hours, and regulatory barriers have hindered global investment. Gemini revolutionizes this by allowing exposure to both stocks and crypto from one platform, 24/5. This access to the American market is a game-changer for French and European investors, enabling them to explore the biggest US stocks without worrying about market opening hours.
By partnering with Dinari, a US provider of public securities, Gemini ensures that each token provides the same economic rights as the underlying stock. This transparency and liquidity offer a true market exposure, not just symbolic tokens.
Regulatory Context: Gemini Plays the MiCA Card
This launch comes at a strategic moment as Gemini prepares to obtain its MiCA license through Malta. This authorization will grant access to the European market, thanks to mutual recognition between regulators.
For Gemini, this is a strategic move to operate under the MiCA framework, launching innovative and scalable products across Europe.
A Bet on the Future of Tokenized Stocks
Gemini reveals its ambitions for the booming demand for tokenized stocks, particularly in Europe where access to American stocks is challenging. Competitors like Kraken and Robinhood are also entering the market, but Gemini, as the first centralized exchange to offer this service, aims to seize the opportunity with its symbolic assets, validated regulatory framework, and established infrastructure.
