Gemini Tokenizes 5 Top US Stocks on Arbitrum for EU Users

• Gemini tokenizes shares of five top US companies, including Nike and McDonald’s.
• The initiative, powered by Dinari on Arbitrum, is available exclusively to EU investors.

On July 15, 2025, CoinDesk reported that cryptocurrency exchange Gemini tokenized the stocks of five major U.S. companies: Nike (NKE), McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Coca-Cola (KO), and Yum! Brands (YUM). Through a partnership with blockchain securities platform Dinari, the initiative issues these tokenized stocks on Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain. These stocks are available exclusively to investors within the European Union (EU).

This strategic move strengthens Gemini’s foothold in the European market. By bringing tokenized equities to the region, the exchange offers EU investors a seamless way to access global stocks without a traditional brokerage account. This initiative is part of Gemini’s broader mission, as the exchange previously launched tokenized stocks for MicroStrategy (MSTR) and for tech giants Tesla and Apple. Benefits like 24/7 trading and enhanced accessibility highlight how blockchain technology can bridge traditional finance and decentralized solutions.

The choice of Arbitrum for issuing these tokenized assets reflects a growing trend of integrating traditional financial instruments into Web3 frameworks. This approach not only enhances the accessibility of high-profile financial products but also redefines how investors and institutions operate within the financial markets.

According to CoinMarketCap on July 15, Arbitrum (ARB) traded at $0.399 at 00:48 UTC, while its trading volume in the last 24 hours dropped by 3.275%.