• Gemini has launched a tokenised stock service for EU clients, starting with MicroStrategy shares on the Arbitrum network.
  • The service uses Dinari’s dShares, which are backed 1:1 by U.S. stocks and managed by regulated custodians.

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has announced the launch of its tokenised stock services for European Union (EU) clients, offering users access to major U.S. equities via blockchain technology.

The service debuts with a tokenised version of MicroStrategy (nicknamed “Strategy”) and is set to expand soon to include more stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The initiative begins on Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer 2 network known for low fees and faster transaction speeds, and will expand to other blockchain networks in the future.

According to Gemini, the goal is to “reimagine the financial system by combining the world’s best assets and cryptocurrencies for 24/7 trading.”

Dinari-Powered Tokenization

The tokenised equity offering will be powered by Dinari’s on-demand tokenisation service, enabling frictionless trading and fractional ownership of stocks.

This move comes after Dinari became the first company to receive U.S. approval to offer a blockchain-based financial product.

Dinari’s “dShares” are backed 1:1 by the underlying U.S. stocks and grant the same economic rights as traditional shares, within legal limits.

These digital assets are held by regulated custodians and are intended to make U.S. stock ownership accessible to a global audience, particularly where traditional access remains limited.

Democratizing Stock Access

Gemini’s offering targets long-standing barriers in traditional finance, including currency fluctuations and high transaction costs, by allowing anyone with a smartphone and internet access to participate in the U.S. equity market.

Through this service, Gemini positions itself as a bridge between global investors and American corporations, promoting what it calls the “export of U.S. stocks to the world.”

The move underscores a growing trend of integrating traditional assets with blockchain technologies to reshape how financial products are accessed and traded globally.

Edited by Annette George