Episode Details

01st July: Blockchain DXB podcast 🎙️
📊 Kraken launches Tokenized equities 🚀Robinhood Tokenized Stocks 💯 Ripple Integrates EVM Sidechain With XRP Ledger 🚀Shheikh.io - Tokenization Platform for Real-World "Luxury Assets"
📊 Kraken Digital Asset Exchange has launched tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs for eligible non-U.S. clients, powered by Backed’s xStocks on the Solana blockchain. Starting with 60 assets and expanding soon, xStocks offer 24/5 trading, self-custody, and DeFi integration—giving users the ability to move, hold, spend, or borrow against tokenized equities. This rollout marks a step toward democratizing global investing, removing intermediaries, and making capital markets borderless and accessible. Kraken aims to expand xStocks access to 140+ countries, redefining how people worldwide engage with traditional assets through crypto innovation. Info here https://shorturl.at/TogmA
🚀 Robinhood has announced a major crypto expansion, launching stock and ETF tokens in the EU, revealing a Layer 2 blockchain, and rolling out perpetual futures and staking in the EU and US. EU customers can now trade 200+ tokenized US stocks with zero commission, dividend support, and 24/5 access. These stock tokens will initially run on Arbitrum, with future migration to Robinhood’s own Layer 2 blockchain optimized for real-world asset tokenization. News here https://shorturl.at/uPsNl
🔵 Ripple XRPL EVM Sidechain Mainnet is Live: Smart Contracts Meet XRP Reliability
- The XRPL EVM Sidechain is now live on mainnet, bringing Ethereum compatibility and smart contract functionality to the XRP Ledger for the first time. Built with Peersyst and Axelar, the sidechain allows developers to build or port EVM dApps while benefiting from XRPL’s speed, security, and 12+ years of stability. XRP serves as the native gas token, and cross-chain functionality is powered by Axelar Network and Squid, with Wormhole integration coming soon.
- With faster block times, low fees, compliance-ready infrastructure, and access to 6M+ XRPL wallets, the EVM Sidechain opens the door to lending, tokenization, DeFi, and more—all while maintaining XRPL’s core strengths. Developers can get started now via docs.xrplevm.org.
🟣 Shheikh.io has launched the presale of its Ethereum-based SHHEIKH token, offering fractional ownership of luxury real-world assets like properties in Dubai, Rome, Bali, high-end cars, and fine art. Powered by AI and blockchain, the platform lowers entry to just $100, allowing global investors to earn passive income through tokenized real estate. With NFT-backed deeds, DAO governance, and no-code tokenization, Shheikh.io is making premium investments accessible to the 99%. via Chainwire