Robinhood proposes federal framework for tokenizing RWAs to the SEC
- Robinhood proposes regulation for tokenized assets in the US
- RWAs could move US$30 trillion by 2030
- Tokenization gains momentum with support from major institutions
Robinhood has filed a 42-page document with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting the creation of a specific federal regulatory standard for tokenized real-world assets, also known as RWAs.
The document proposes that tokens based on traditional assets, such as stocks and bonds, have the same legal recognition as their conventional versions. The proposal also advocates the creation of uniform rules to replace the decentralized state laws that currently regulate the securities sector.
As part of the initiative, Robinhood outlined the details of a platform called the Real World Asset Exchange (RRE), which would combine off-chain trading with on-chain settlement. The combination aims to increase the speed of trading and ensure greater transparency in the process.
According to the report, the system incorporates identity verification and anti-money laundering tools from Jumio and Chainalysis, ensuring compliance with international KYC/AML standards.
“This proposal could mark the first time a U.S.-regulated exchange has mapped out a viable path to bring trillions of dollars of assets on-chain without compromising regulatory integrity,” said Mati Greenspan, founder of Quantum Economics. “If the SEC accepts this, it will be a signal to the world that tokenization has a legitimate place at the traditional financial table.”
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- Robinhood (@RobinhoodApp) May 16, 2025
The lawsuit is still awaiting an official response from the SEC. Experts point out that the proposal may influence future legal interpretations related to the equivalence between tokens and physical assets, with direct impacts on taxation and jurisdiction.
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