Popular tokenization platform Ondo Finance rolled out the Ondo Bridge for tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on two of the most widely used blockchain networks, Ethereum and BNB Chain, on Dec. 17. Launched in collaboration with LayerZero, Ondo Bridge allows more than 100 stocks and ETFs tokenized by Ondo Finance to be seamlessly transferred across the two blockchains. Tokenization is the process of deploying blockchain technology to digitally represent real-world assets (RWAs) like stocks ...

Core Viewpoint - The CEO of Robinhood Markets Inc. predicts that traditional trading hours are becoming obsolete due to asset tokenization, which will enable 24/7 global markets [1][2]. Group 1: Market Structure and Future Predictions - Vlad Tenev argues that the current market structure, which includes closures on weekends and holidays, is a temporary limitation that will soon seem outdated [2]. - Tenev compares the shift towards 24/7 trading to the advent of mobile trading, suggesting that access to constant trading will soon be taken for granted [3]. Group 2: Robinhood's Initiatives - Robinhood is already utilizing blockchain technology in Europe to facilitate 24/7 trading and faster settlements, as stated by Johann Kerbrat, GM of Robinhood Crypto [3]. - The company is developing its own Layer 2 blockchain based on Arbitrum technology to support the tokenization of assets like stocks and ETFs for European customers [4]. Group 3: Industry Trends - The financial industry is increasingly moving towards tokenized, always-on trading, with Robinhood not being the only player in this space [4]. - Competitor Kraken has also launched 24/7 tokenized stock trading for global users via the Solana blockchain in the European Union, aiming to reduce friction and high fees for international investors [5].