Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev has addressed the recent controversy surrounding the platform's introduction of tokenized unlisted stock trading. The offering, which included tokens representing shares of companies like OpenAI, sparked debate after reports surfaced that OpenAI had not approved the use of its shares in this manner. Tenev acknowledged the controversy in an interview, stating that "controversy always follows new endeavors." Despite the initial backlash, Robinhood is doubling down on its vision for tokenized assets. "We are focusing on the potential of this new asset class," Tenev stated. Robinhood plans to expand its tokenized stock business to include thousands of unlisted companies. The long-term goal is integration with Decentralized Finance (DeFi), potentially opening up new avenues for trading and investment within the decentralized ecosystem. While the path forward may be complex, Robinhood seems committed to exploring the possibilities of tokenized assets, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the burgeoning world of DeFi. ```