As a blockchain strategist based in London, I’ve been watching the convergence of traditional finance and crypto with growing fascination. Robinhood’s move to launch its own blockchain for tokenized stocks — including OpenAI and SpaceX shares — is not just a tech rollout; it’s a strategic shift toward a 24/7 global financial layer. With Solana’s Nikita Bier joining X, Circle pursuing a national trust bank, and South Korea pivoting to stablecoins, we’re witnessing the quiet revolution of decentralized finance. Let’s break down what this means for investors, regulators, and the future of money.