According to Wu Blockchain, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev stated that Robinhood Stock Tokens are not yet available in the U.S., but their overseas stock token business has already expanded to over 120 countries and regions, offering economic exposure to more than 190 U.S. stocks, backed 1:1 by the corresponding shares. The existing Stock Tokens provide on-chain economic rights, including dividends, but are not equivalent to directly holding the underlying stocks. Tenev believes that tokenizing stocks enables real-time settlement, 24/7 trading, self-custody of assets, and cross-platform transfers. They can also be used for DeFi lending and trading collateral. As regulatory frameworks evolve, the structure of tokenized stocks may further develop in the future, potentially granting holders the same full rights as traditional stocks. He noted that the current U.S. securities regulatory system is primarily built around traditional market infrastructure, and adjustments to the rules are needed to support tokenization while maintaining investor protection and market integrity. https://(wublock123.com)/news/robinhood-ceo-tokenization-of-equities-to-upgrade-us-financial-infrastructure-66779