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TREE NEWS update: Robinhood Chain is an Ethereum layer-2 network built with Arbitrum technology, designed to support tokenized stocks, meme coins, and other on-chain financial products. The L2 aims to enable crypto apps and tokenized asset trading within the Robinhood ecosystem. Details on launch date and tokenomics were not disclosed.

TREE NEWS reports: Uniswap founder Hayden Adams compared Robinhood’s and Ondo’s stock tokens to early stablecoins on Friday, hours after Dinari co-founder Gabriel Otte called the same instruments “indisputably worse for the end investors than even common stocks.” Three models are competing for $2.91 billion of tokenized assets.

TREE NEWS update: Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said on X that tokenization is the path to giving everyone, everywhere access to high-quality financial assets, extending the advantages of US capital markets globally. He noted the tokenization industry remains small versus global finance but its benefits are increasingly undeniable, as traditional infrastructure is built around fixed hours and intermediaries. Robinhood is working to change this.

TREE NEWS update: Mortgage lender Pineapple Financial plans to put $1 billion in mortgage records on the Injective blockchain, with ambitions to bring over $10 billion in historical loans onchain. The move will convert thousands of mortgage files into blockchain-based records, marking a significant step in real-world asset tokenization.

TREE NEWS update: USD AI has created GPU asset-backed credit for underserved mid-sized borrowers and tokenized the loans. He called GPUs one of the most important commodities of the digital age, noting real-world credit is moving on-chain. Bitwise will provide access via PAPY.

TREE NEWS update: Blockchain fintech OpenReserve on Sept. 2 received preliminary conditional approval from the OCC to establish a full-service national bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. The approval, granted in under five months, requires the company to raise at least $210 million in initial paid-in capital within 12 months and maintain a minimum 12% tier 1 leverage ratio for three years after opening. OpenReserve plans tokenized deposits, treasury management, and banking-as-a-service for institutions, and must open within 18 months or lose approval.

TREE NEWS reports: Robinhood’s meme coin MEME fell below $40 million market cap, now at $36.71 million, down over 70% in six hours after peaking at $151 million. This follows Robinhood’s DEX announcement of $3 billion in tokenized stock trading volume, which drew criticism from AMC CEO Adam Aron, escalating into a public dispute.

TREE NEWS update: AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron said the company has no connection to Robinhood’s tokenized shares, calling them ‘vile’ and stating he has sent them to securities counsel. Robinhood’s disclosures admit the tokens are unregistered, offshore, and carry no shareholder rights. Aron emphasized AMC’s lack of association with the tokens.

TREE NEWS update: AMC CEO Adam Aron attacked Robinhood’s tokenized stock offering, calling it ‘despicable’ and stressing AMC has no connection. The criticism came after Robinhood reported $3B in on-chain equity token DEX volume within 63 days. A meme coin named MEME on Robinhood Chain surged to $150M market cap amid the spat, and AMC’s stock rose over 20% premarket.

TREE NEWS update: South Korea’s financial regulator introduced a three-phase roadmap for issuing tokenized assets, ahead of adopting its first tokenized securities framework in February 2027. The plan outlines a gradual approach to integrating traditional securities with blockchain technology.

TREE NEWS update: AMC’s chief executive criticized Robinhood’s tokenized stock offerings as unregulated in the US, vowing to request an investigation from an external securities counsel. The move highlights regulatory concerns over tokenized equities.

TREE NEWS update: South Korea will begin tokenizing ‘all types’ of securities in three stages starting 2027, aiming to eventually allow on-chain settlement with stablecoins. The phased plan outlines a national move toward security tokenization, marking a significant step in integrating traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure.

TREE NEWS update: Tesla launched its Cybercab robotaxi service in Austin on Sept 3, 2026, with the first public passengers riding that day. The two-seat vehicle, priced at $25,000, has no steering wheel or pedals. Morgan Stanley estimates Tesla’s per-mile operating cost at $0.81, versus Waymo’s $1.43 and traditional ride-hailing’s $1.71. Tesla also opened a commercial purchase interest form for third-party fleet buyers.

TREE NEWS update: MEXC product chief Vivien Lin said the exchange is pushing into TradFi, AI and RWA tokenization, with TradFi trading volume up 60-fold since November and 350+ TradFi assets listed. MEXC has over 3,000 digital assets and a zero-fee strategy for 40 million users. Lin outlined AI tools like AI Strategy and emphasized modular product design for compliance.

TREE NEWS update: AMC Entertainment’s stock surged 21% overnight after CEO Adam Aron criticized Robinhood for offering tokenized shares without approval, calling the move ‘outrageous.’ The company had previously objected to similar tokenized equities, which were also flagged by OpenAI for unauthorized transfer of its shares.

TREE NEWS update: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire revealed that over 1% of CRCL shares are held as tokenized stock, exceeding $280 million in value, the highest among all listed companies globally. He hinted at a future ‘flip’ where tokenized shares surpass traditional securities. This follows a dispute between AMC and Robinhood CEOs over the legitimacy of tokenized stocks, suggesting Circle’s stance in favor.

TREE NEWS update: Banco do Brasil invested $5 million of its own funds in a digitally native structured note issued by Citi via Euroclear’s digital financial market infrastructure, marking the first such trade in Latin America. The bank said blockchain enables native digital assets, reducing operational steps and enhancing traceability. Citi’s Roksolana Dushynska noted DLT boosts capital market efficiency, transparency, and investor access.

TREE NEWS update: South Korea’s Financial Services Commission announced a pilot to validate tokenization of listed stocks centered on the Korea Exchange (KRX), following NYSE and Nasdaq models. Unlisted stocks will be tokenized via trusts. The three-stage roadmap begins with the Tokenized Securities Act in February 2027, initially covering private funds and unlisted stocks for institutional investors, later expanding to public offerings and on-chain settlement after stablecoin legislation.

TREE NEWS reports: The narrative that stock-paired meme coins could force a short squeeze into real equity markets has collapsed, as token prices wildly diverged from underlying shares. AMC token hit $166.86 versus a $2.59 stock close, and HIMS token reached $132.64 against $28.84, before arbitrage minting restored parity. The mechanism fails because token holders don’t own the actual shares, and token supply is minuscule relative to real float.

TREE NEWS reports: Deutsche Bank warned that the US is betting the dollar’s fate on AI, with firms expected to spend about $800 billion on AI capex this year and AI venture funding exceeding $400 billion. The shift from official to private capital inflows raises dollar-stock correlation, eroding its safe-haven status. Tokenization of assets, backed by SEC no-action letters, aims to boost dollar asset appeal but also facilitates outflows.