Plume Secures ADGM License, Targets Middle East RWA Growth
Quick Breakdown
- Plume Network gains commercial license from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to offer regulated RWA services.
- The license supports tokenization of real estate, commodities, and private credit for Middle East investors.
- Move positions Plume as a bridge between TradFi and DeFi amid rising regional demand for compliant blockchain assets.
Plume enters the regulated Middle East market.
Plume Network, a blockchain specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), has secured a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), as reported by CoinDesk. This licensing was granted on December 9, 2025. This approval allows Plume to deliver tokenization infrastructure and related services under ADGM’s oversight, targeting institutional players in the UAE. The license covers activities like asset tokenization platforms and blockchain-based financial products, aligning with ADGM’s push for digital asset innovation.
JUST IN: RWA-focused Plume Network has obtained an Abu Dhabi Global Market commercial license.
Unlocking new expansion across the Middle East.
The regional tokenization race just leveled up pic.twitter.com/LCXQRg9nBc
— Reality (@RealityOnChain) December 9, 2025
Plume plans to tokenize assets such as real estate, commodities, and private credit, tapping into the Middle East’s $3 trillion+ wealth market. CEO Jasna Mihelj confirmed the firm will prioritize compliant RWA products for regional family offices and sovereign funds. This step follows Plume’s $20 million funding round earlier in 2025, backed by Galaxy Ventures and Brevan Howard. The network already supports over $500 million in tokenized assets globally, with Ethereum as its settlement layer.
Regional RWA demand accelerates adoption
The Middle East is emerging as a hotspot for RWAs, with UAE regulators approving multiple tokenization pilots in 2025. ADGM’s framework mirrors Singapore’s MAS model, offering legal clarity on ownership and custody. Plume’s entry competes with platforms like Centrifuge and RealT, but its focus on modular blockchain tech gives it an edge for custom RWA chains. Industry data shows RWA TVL surpassing $10 billion chain-wide, driven by yields above 8% on tokenized treasuries.
Plume integrates with DeFi protocols to enable lending and trading of tokenized RWAs, reducing barriers for non-crypto natives. Experts note that this license supports the UAE’s goal to host 20% of global tokenized assets by 2030. Risks remain around Oracle reliability and cross-border enforcement, but Plume’s insurance partnerships mitigate these.
Meanwhile, Securitize and Plume have partnered to expand institutional tokenized funds within DeFi. Utilizing Plume’s Nest staking protocol, this collaboration introduces regulated assets to its 280,000+ RWA holders, democratizing access to funds like those from Hamilton Lane. The goal is to enhance liquidity, distribution, and trust, aiming to deploy $100 million by 2026 and advance the creation of global, accessible digital capital markets where traditional assets yield on-chain.
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