Robinhood expands European perpetuals and debuts blockchain network

The new perpetual contracts allow European users to maintain positions on assets including silver, Brent crude, and the QQQ ETF without traditional expiry dates. This rollout follows the success of the platform’s earlier crypto-based perpetuals, which the company identified as one of its fastest-growing segments in the region. The firm is releasing these products in stages, ensuring compliance with MiCA and MiFID II regulatory frameworks.

Beyond derivatives, Robinhood has launched its own Layer 2 blockchain, Robinhood Chain. Built on Arbitrum technology, the network is designed to facilitate tokenized real-world assets and decentralized finance applications. The company is also integrating "stock tokens" into its wallet, enabling round-the-clock trading across more than 120 countries.

In the United States, the firm is pivoting toward yield-generation and automation. It has introduced USDG stablecoin lending with an estimated 7% APY and is preparing to deploy AI-driven trading accounts. These "agentic" accounts will allow users to link AI models to Robinhood’s data tools, though the company maintains that human oversight of capital allocation and safety limits remains mandatory. With a customer base now reaching 28 million across 38 countries, the brokerage is also preparing a U.K. crypto launch and has secured a capital markets services license in Singapore.