Gemini, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced tokenized Strategy (MSTR) shares for its customers in the European Union. This marks the beginning of their initiative to tokenize U.S. equities on blockchain networks.
Through a collaboration with tokenization platform Dinari, Gemini users can now purchase fractional shares of Strategy as on-chain tokens backed by real securities.
The MSTR tokens will be initially accessible on Arbitrum (ARB), with plans to expand to other networks in the near future, as stated in their announcement on June 27.
The exchange’s goal with this move is to democratize access to U.S. stocks by merging traditional equities with the liquidity and accessibility of crypto markets, operating 24/7.
“Anyone worldwide with a smartphone and an internet connection can now access tokenized U.S. equities like MSTR on the blockchain,” Gemini explained.
Gemini intends to introduce more tokenized stocks and ETFs in the coming days, positioning this offering as a means to “globalize U.S. equities” and facilitate financial participation without borders.
The benefits of tokenized stocks include providing the same economic rights as underlying shares (where permitted), fractional ownership, reduced transaction friction, and direct on-chain settlement.
For global investors facing high currency conversion costs and limited brokerage access, tokenized stocks present an alternative gateway to U.S. equity markets.
This launch aligns with Gemini’s broader vision of modernizing financial infrastructure by integrating traditional assets with blockchain technology.
Gemini stands out as one of the first prominent exchanges to venture into tokenized stock offerings within compliance-focused jurisdictions. This initiative comes amidst growing institutional interest in digital asset rails for traditional securities settlement and custody.
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