Robinhood’s new blockchain platform will connect European investors to US markets 💶🇺🇸; Meta explores stablecoins for cross-border payments 😳🪙; eToro to IPO next week: targets $4B valuation 💸🔔
FinTech is Eating the World, 9 May
Hey Everyone,
Good morning & happy Friday! Another amazing FinTech week is about to end, and I couldn’t wish for a better issue to finalize it 🍰 Today we’re looking into Robinhood whose new blockchain platform will connect European investors to US markets (what’s the USP here & why it could be game-changing + a bonus deep dive into Robinhood’s latest financials), tech giant Meta, which is now exploring stablecoins for cross-border payments (why it’s a perfect use case & what to expect next + a bonus list of 110+ real-world stablecoin use cases), and eToro that’s planning a $4 billion IPO next week (FinTech is back, why it matters + a bonus deep dive into eToro’s IPO prospectus & more inside!). Let’s just jump straight into the fascinating stuff 🌶️
Robinhood’s new blockchain platform will connect European investors to US markets 💶🇺🇸
The (BIG?) News 🔥 FinTech giant Robinhood HOOD 0.00%↑ is developing a blockchain-based platform that will enable European retail investors to trade US securities.
The initiative, currently in development, aims to leverage blockchain technology to create a more accessible, efficient pathway for international investors to participate in US markets.
Let’s take a closer look at this, see why it matters, and what’s next.