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The launch highlights the rapid growth of tokenization, a sector that places traditional assets—such as funds, bonds, and stocks—on blockchain networks. Proponents argue that this technology simplifies asset transfer and settlement, expands access to global investors, and enables continuous, 24/7 trading.
Major firms, including BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and Apollo, have introduced tokenized investment products, driving the tokenized‑asset market beyond $30 billion (excluding stablecoins), according to data from rwa.xyz.
From crypto critic to tokenization backer
Atlas’s move is noteworthy because Roubini previously criticized cryptocurrencies as speculative assets lacking intrinsic value. The shift appears to hinge on the nature of the underlying assets.
The fund behind the USAfi token aims to deliver stable returns across varying economic conditions while preserving capital through exposure to U.S. Treasuries, real estate, gold, and agricultural commodities.
“We are living through the most dangerous period for savers in a generation,” Roubini said, citing inflation, trade wars, and geopolitical tensions that erode investors’ purchasing power. “For years I argued that most digital assets offered no protection because they lacked real‑asset backing.”
Atlas markets the USAFi token as a “Technodollar” product. CEO Reza Bundy explained that, while stablecoins are designed to move dollars across blockchain rails, tokenized investment vehicles like USAFi can function as digital reserve assets, providing investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of productive assets.
