The American financial services firm Robinhood is said to be preparing the rollout of its own blockchain, according to two individuals with direct insight into the initiative. Sources noted that both Arbitrum and Solana have been evaluated as potential partners in the project’s development.
Robinhood Plots Bold Blockchain Leap
Much like its counterparts in the digital asset financial sphere, Robinhood is reportedly developing a proprietary blockchain network designed to enable European clients to trade U.S. equities, according to a Bloomberg report, which cited two individuals with knowledge of the alleged project. Bloomberg’s Muyao Shen noted that Robinhood Markets Inc. has yet to issue a statement on the matter.
Shen reported that sources allege both the Ethereum layer two (L2) solution Arbitrum and the layer one (L1) network Solana have been evaluated as prospective collaborators. The insiders anticipate that Robinhood’s blockchain initiative will launch in tandem with a “digital-asset firm” partner. Shen also mentioned that, according to one person “with direct knowledge,” negotiations remain active and no formal agreement has been reached.
Robinhood’s reported blockchain initiative surfaces amid a broader movement, as several of its peers have already introduced proprietary chains. Coinbase, based in San Francisco, rolled out its Base chain, while fellow Bay Area firm Kraken unveiled a network named Ink. Robinhood, meanwhile, posted standout results in the first quarter of 2025, notching record-setting financials and meaningful expansion across its business segments.
Total net revenues climbed 50% year-over-year to $927 million, propelled by a 77% rise in transaction-based earnings, which hit $583 million. The firm’s crypto division played a central role in the quarter, with cryptocurrency transaction revenues doubling to $252 million compared to the prior year—accounting for over 43% of the platform’s overall transaction-based income.
