Crypto exchange Gemini has expanded its offerings for European Union users by listing 14 new tokenized U.S. stocks on the Arbitrum blockchain. The additions include major consumer brands like Nike (NKE), McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Coca-Cola (KO), and Yum! Brands (YUM), alongside tech leaders such as Cisco, Adobe, Snowflake, and crypto-adjacent firm Hut 8.
The tokenized equities, issued in partnership with FINRA-registered broker Dinari, are backed 1:1 by actual shares and provide full economic rights including dividends. Leveraging Arbitrum's Ethereum Layer-2 technology enables 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and lower transaction fees compared to traditional markets. EU investors can now access these U.S. equities without a local broker, with minimum investments as low as "a few euros."
Gemini's regulatory compliance includes a MiFID II license through Malta's Financial Services Authority, aligning with upcoming MiCA tokenization rules. This expansion brings Gemini's total tokenized stock offerings to over 30, positioning it against competitors like Coinbase in the growing real-world asset market projected to reach $4 trillion by 2030.