CNBC just reported a projected 30% surge in global uranium demand, and highlighted xU3O8, a platform bringing tokenized uranium trading on-chain. Product Manager Ben Elvidge explained to CNBC’s April Roach that the goal is to open up a market traditionally dominated by institutions, giving more participants access to uranium as a real-world asset (RWA).
After years of skepticism post-Fukushima, nuclear energy is experiencing a revival as governments and industries search for reliable, large-scale power sources. With AI and electrification driving demand, uranium — often described as the “heavenly atom” — is back in the spotlight. The World Nuclear Association forecasts demand rising nearly a third to 86,000 tons by 2030 and 150,000 tons by 2040.
Tokenized uranium via xU3O8 could be a game-changer, allowing traders, hedge funds, and even retail investors to gain exposure without the burden of physically handling the commodity.
Do you think tokenized uranium will catch on with retail, or stay mostly institutional?
CNBC just reported a projected 30% surge in uranium demand, and highlighted uranium.io, a platform bringing tokenized uranium trading on-chain.
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