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Robinhood’s head of crypto explains why they’re building an Ethereum layer-2. According to a video that was reported on X by Etherealize, Robinhood stated that many companies are launching their own layer-1 blockchain to gain full control over their ecosystems. Meanwhile, Robinhood is excited about the idea of building a stack, but creating the security of a real, proper, decentralized chain is extremely difficult, and only ETH can offer that for free.
In contrast, many newer layer-1 chains may appear as decentralized alternatives, but they often lack meaningful validator distribution or long-term security guarantees. Without deep decentralization, some of these chains risk becoming little more than a fancy database, slower than the actual database, and there’s no meaningful value in that.
Robinhood explains that ETH can offer security by default, and the second major factor that the company considered in choosing to build a layer-2 on top of ETH was liquidity, which is on every EVM-compatible chain, and was also an important decision factor for the company.
However, if the long-term goal is to bring traditional assets such as stocks on-chain, it will require liquidity, and this won’t be possible if it’s in a closed loop or closed chain that no individual can assess. For the company, these two elements were the main focus, which is why they decided to build on ETH.
Ethereum Daily revealed on X that Vitalik Buterin emphasized that ETH should not be reduced to a speculative finance tool or technology fad. Instead, it should be part of a foundational layer within a broader sanctuary-technology infrastructure ecosystem designed to provide an open-source, censorship-resistant way for individuals to store value, coordinate, and communicate safely without relying on centralized gatekeepers.
The idea goes beyond simple transactions. This includes building persistent digital spaces, programmable money, multigeniture wallets for collective asset security, and government contracts that allow communities to make decisions transparently and autonomously. When these components are integrated across all layers from user wallets to hardware, they form resilient digital islands capable of operating independently of any single authority.
By limiting concentrated control and distributing power through code, ETH can help create systems that enable users to retain custody, privacy, and security in a chaotic geopolitical environment.
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Robinhood is summarizing the year and has shared its key achievements and milestones in 2025.
According to details in the official press release on Dec. 8, the company now offers more than 65 digital assets across the EU, securing one of the broadest regulated crypto suites in the region. Its latest futures ETF additions expand on earlier perpetual futures pairs, which began with Bitcoin
BTC
$90 044
24h volatility:
2.3%
Market cap:
$1.80 T
Vol. 24h:
$43.62 B
and Ether
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$3 101
24h volatility:
1.9%
Market cap:
$374.43 B
Vol. 24h:
$22.81 B
before widening to XRP, Solana, Dogecoin
DOGE
$0.14
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2.8%
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$22.64 B
Vol. 24h:
$1.12 B
, and Sui
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$1.60
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2.2%
Market cap:
$5.98 B
Vol. 24h:
$740.08 M
. Eligible customers will access up to 7x leverage, reflecting rising demand for regulated exposure to advanced crypto derivatives on the old continent.
The firm also announced the arrival of Money Market Funds for European users, offering yield on idle balances. Robinhood says these upgrades are part of its 2026 roadmap, which includes developing Robinhood Chain, a Layer-2 blockchain built on Arbitrum.
Top crypto altcoins remained largely muted on Dec. 8, with XRP
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$123.81 B
Vol. 24h:
$2.57 B
and Solana
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$132.4
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Market cap:
$74.34 B
Vol. 24h:
$4.76 B
prices consolidating just above key support levels at $2 and $135 respectively, on less than 1% moves in the last 24 hours.
Robinhood’s venture into European futures markets follows a continent-wide rollout of unified DAC8 (Directive on Administrative Cooperation on tax transparency for crypto-assets) and the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation framework, amid a clamour for diversification and exposure among corporate investors and growing number of cryptocurrency users in Europe.
As part of the change anticipated in the coming year, crypto exchanges serving EU customers will be required to file detailed reports on their users’ activities to the national tax authorities. The data subject to reporting under the official include user bio data, tax identification numbers and on-chain wallet addresses.
Our expansion to Indonesia marks another step toward building the world’s leading global financial ecosystem. Onward and upward. https://t.co/bQNwMMdDCm https://t.co/H1ZvlcsPbB
— Vlad Tenev (@vladtenev) December 8, 2025
In a statement published on Dec. 7, 2025, Robinhood confirmed entry into Indonesia as part of its goal to build a global financial ecosystem.
Tenev said the global expansion drive will continue into 2026 as Robinhood integrates its trading products, tokenization efforts, and future Layer-2 network into its unified international platform.
As Robinhood moves to open new markets in Europe, early stage projects like Bitcoin Hyper are drawing attention. In addition to staking rewards of up-to 40%, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) promises lightning-fast and low-cost transactions aimed at expanding Bitcoin’s use-cases for payments, meme coins, and dApps.
HYPER has raised over $28.9 million, with its presale price currently set at $0.013235 per token. Prospective investors can visit Bitcoin Hyper’s official presale website to get in early before the next price tier unlocks.
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.
Ibrahim Ajibade is a seasoned research analyst with a background in supporting various Web3 startups and financial organizations. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and is currently studying for a Master’s in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies at the University of Malta.