Anchorage expands institutional custody to Etherlink, tokenized uranium
Anchorage Digital Bank, the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has expanded its institutional custody services to include assets on the Etherlink network. This integration covers seven specific assets, most notably xU3O8, a tokenized representation of physical uranium. By leveraging the Tezos-based layer-2 network, Anchorage enables institutional clients to gain exposure to uranium without the logistical burdens of physical storage or traditional commodity intermediaries. The move highlights a growing institutional appetite for tokenized commodities, which can now be settled in minutes rather than the weeks typically required by legacy systems. With a market capitalization exceeding $9 million, xU3O8 represents a niche but significant shift toward on-chain commodity management. This development follows a similar integration by Hex Trust in August 2025, signaling increased infrastructure support for tokenized real-world assets. Ultimately, the partnership bridges the gap between regulated banking custody and the efficiency of blockchain-based commodity trading.