The financial services company looks to take on Polymarket in the sports betting arena ahead of the NFL and NCAA football seasons.

Coinbase’s ambition to become the “everything exchange” is part of a growing super app trend among U.S. fintech and crypto firms.

In this episode of The Defiant Podcast, we sit down with Vlad Tenev, Co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, to explore how Robinhood is bringing tokenized U.S. stocks to the EU, launching an Ethereum L2 with Arbitrum tech, and shaping the future of finance. From tokenized private shares to the long-term vision of blockchain adoption, Vlad shares insights on regulation, innovation, and the battle between Robinhood and Coinbase. Is crypto the backbone of global finance? Tune in to find out!

New products, the recent Robinhood partnership, and a growing role in asset tokenization are helping to drive growth on the L2.

Robinhood’s tokenized stock rollout is raising eyebrows, as OpenAI distances itself and some suggest the stock tokens may actually operate in a “walled garden.”

The financial services provider released a flurry of headlines at its keynote event in Cannes, including its own native blockchain.

Vlad Tenev is a renowned crypto bull and is doubling down on his stance that crypto is set to take over traditional financial markets.

The $3.9 million settlement brings Robinhood’s latest conflict with regulators to a close. 

This move will allow Robinhood to compete more aggressively in the crypto exchange market.

Robinhood introduced support for swaps on Arbitrum in February.