Cryptocurrency platform Coins.ph opened trading for xU3O8, a tokenized uranium asset built on the Tezos blockchain, giving Philippine users access to uranium investment through digital tokens. The listing follows the recent addition of tez (XTZ), the native token of the Tezos blockchain.
Founded in 2014, Coins.ph is an all-in-one money app that offers cryptocurrency trading, bank transfers, bill payments, and remittance services. The platform said the dual listing allows users to access real-world asset tokenization through xU3O8 and participate in the Tezos blockchain ecosystem through XTZ.
“Our users have consistently shown interest in diversifying beyond traditional cryptocurrencies into real-world assets,” said Emmanuel Ignacio, manager of Business Development and Marketing of Coins.ph. “By listing xU3O8 alongside tez, we are providing Filipinos access to institutional-grade uranium asset and the Tezos ecosystem.”
The xU3O8 token represents fractional ownership of physical uranium ore concentrate, also known as yellowcake, stored at a regulated facility in Canada. Traditional uranium investment usually requires a minimum purchase of about 100,000 pounds, valued at around $8 million, and access to specialized brokers. Tokenization allows users to buy smaller portions through blockchain technology.
Coins.ph said users can trade uranium tokens at any time, benefit from faster settlement compared with traditional trading cycles that may take 14 to 30 days, and view transactions through blockchain records.
“This listing validates both the Tezos ecosystem’s capabilities and the demand for accessible commodity tokenization. Coins.ph provides the regulated gateway that institutional-grade RWAs require, while serving a market that’s proven highly receptive to blockchain innovation beyond speculation,” said Ben Elvidge, product lead at Uranium.io and head of Commercial Applications at Trilitech, a Tezos research and development hub in London.
Tezos has also increased activity in the Philippines, including an NFT art minting competition in June 2025 and community meetups in Manila. The listing reflects growing local interest in blockchain-based financial products.