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Plume Network obtains Abu Dhabi Global Market commercial license, enabling RWA scaling across Middle East, Africa and emerging markets, with an Abu Dhabi
Plume Network has been granted a commercial license by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Registration Authority, clearing a regulatory hurdle for its planned rollout of real‑world asset (RWA) services in the Middle East, Africa and select emerging markets【3】. The approval positions the modular Layer‑2 blockchain to tap a region that is rapidly attracting global banks and fintech firms seeking a compliant tokenization hub.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| License | ADGM commercial license (general authorization) |
| Expansion focus | Middle East, Africa, emerging markets |
| Office timeline | Permanent Abu Dhabi office by year‑end |
| Next milestones | Commercial announcements early 2026; U.S. SEC transfer‑agent license already secured |
The ADGM license is a “general commercial authorization,” meaning Plume can now broaden RWA origination and distribution activities but still needs additional approvals for token issuance or custody under ADGM’s regulated framework【2】. The company already holds a U.S. SEC transfer‑agent license for tokenized securities, underscoring a dual‑jurisdiction strategy that blends Western compliance with the UAE’s progressive fintech environment【1】. Plume’s CEO Chris Yin highlighted the UAE’s “advanced regulatory framework” and its ambition to diversify beyond commodities as key reasons for targeting the region【1】.
Plume is already among the largest blockchain platforms by RWA holder count, a metric that gives it a ready‑made user base to leverage as it forges partnerships with local banks and fintech firms【4】. The firm plans to open a permanent office in Abu Dhabi before the end of the calendar year, with its first wave of commercial announcements slated for early 2026【3】. These announcements are expected to detail specific tokenization services, partnership structures, and possibly the pursuit of additional ADGM authorizations.
The ADGM license gives Plume a strategic bridge between the Middle East’s burgeoning digital‑asset ecosystem and its existing U.S. regulatory foothold, but the pace at which it secures the remaining authorizations will shape how quickly it can translate regulatory access into on‑chain RWA volume.
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