Key Highlights
- Plume Network received an ADGM commercial license to expand its RWA operations.
- The move follows Plume’s SEC transfer-agent approval for compliant tokenized securities.
- The network recently launched institutional RWA vaults on Solana.
Plume Network, a modular blockchain built for real-world assets (RWAs), has secured a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The approval gives Plume its first formal foothold in the Middle East, allowing the company to pursue institutional partnerships and regional RWA distribution.
The move comes as ADGM strengthens its position as a global hub for tokenized finance. The jurisdiction, home to major banks, sovereign funds, and global fintechs, has become a key destination for blockchain firms seeking regulated tokenization and cross-border settlement infrastructure.
Plume, known for its growing footprint in U.S., Asian, and Middle Eastern RWA markets, has been scaling quickly as institutional interest in tokenized treasuries, credit, and on-chain securities accelerates.
Plume’s global expansion
Plume first gained regulatory momentum in October when it became the first Layer-2 to register with the SEC as a transfer agent, enabling it to process securities records and link directly to U.S. market infrastructure.
With the ADGM commercial license, Plume is positioning itself as a leading RWA-focused blockchain alongside global institutions such as BlackRock, Deutsche Bank, and QCP within the financial free zone.
The license gives Plume formal operating status in ADGM and enables the company to begin scaling real-world-asset origination and distribution across the Middle East, Africa, and emerging markets.
CEO Chris Yin said the UAE and Middle East “are rapidly becoming global leaders in the tokenization of real-world assets,” noting ADGM’s role as a strategic entry point.
Plume’s recent developments
The RWA project’s ecosystem development efforts reflect the same momentum. On December 6, Plume launched a set of institutional RWA “Nest Vaults” on Solana, offering on-chain access to treasuries and credit products such as nTBILL, nOPAL, and nBASIS.
The move brings real-world yield into Solana’s DeFi stack and extends Plume’s multichain strategy, which now spans compliance infrastructure in the U.S. and reported commercial expansion in the Middle East.
With its ADGM license and formal inclusion in the UAE’s regulated fintech ecosystem, the next steps to watch include its planned Abu Dhabi office, upcoming partnership announcements, and how the license supports Plume’s RWA expansion heading into 2026.
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