## Gemini Tokenizes Stocks of Major Brands Global cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has ventured into tokenizing traditional assets. According to WuBlockchain, Gemini now offers tokenized stocks of major companies including Nike (NKE), McDonald's (MCD), Starbucks (SBUX), Coca-Cola (KO), and Yum! Brands (YUM). These tokens are issued on the Arbitrum (ARB) network in partnership with Dinari, a blockchain securities investment platform. This allows investors to gain exposure to these stocks through a tokenized representation, potentially fractionalizing ownership and making them more accessible. ## EU Investors Gain Access to Tokenized Stocks Currently, these tokenized stocks are available to investors within the European Union (EU). This provides EU investors with a novel way to invest in US equities, circumventing traditional brokerage limitations and potentially offering 24/7 trading. This initiative highlights the growing trend of bridging traditional finance with the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, expanding investment opportunities for a broader audience. ```