• Plume gains ADGM license and expands its real world asset activities across key Middle East markets.
• UAE strengthens its digital finance sector with rising approvals for major global blockchain and fintech firms.
• PLUME token rises as investors react to the company’s regional growth plan and new operational status.

Plume Network has obtained a commercial license from the Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority. The approval expands the company’s access to the Middle East as interest in real-world asset tokenization continues to grow. 

The license grants Plume operational capacity but excludes regulated activities such as token issuance and custody. The firm plans to seek additional authorizations as it scales its services.

Regional Growth Strategy

The license supports Plume’s plan to increase origination and distribution of real-world assets across the Middle East, Africa, and several emerging markets. In this expansion, the company seeks to strengthen its relationship with financial institutions and technology partners in Abu Dhabi. Recruiting has already begun and the company hopes to have a permanent office in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2025.

Plume plans to expand commercial operations in early 2026 after this step. The overall plan is in line with the current regional activities of attracting blockchain, fintech, and asset-management businesses. With the help of sovereign wealth funds including ADIA and Mubadala, Abu Dhabi has established itself as a hub of digital finance.

Industry Context and Regional Momentum

The approval arrives during a period of heightened activity within the UAE’s digital asset sector. Several global firms have recently secured permissions in the country’s financial free zones. Circle gained authorization to offer USDC-related services as a regulated money-services provider. Tether received recognition for USDT across nine blockchain networks under the regional framework for fiat-referenced tokens. Binance also obtained full approval to operate under ADGM standards, with licensed entities expected to begin regional services in early 2026.

These developments underline the UAE’s interest in regulated digital finance. The country aims to attract traditional institutions and emerging firms by establishing consistent rules for tokenized assets. Plume’s entry strengthens this trend and adds another specialized player to the expanding ecosystem.

Plume’s International Momentum

The company’s regional move builds on its recent progress in the United States. Plume secured a U.S. SEC transfer agent license that enables on-chain issuance and management of tokenized securities. This approval supports the firm’s objectives to operate within clear compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Plume plans to extend its partnerships with RWA-focused hubs in Asia and maintain an active presence in the U.S.

The company continues to negotiate with local entities in Abu Dhabi to advance future tokenization services. It views the region as a strategic location for long-term expansion due to supportive regulations and access to institutional capital.

Market Reaction

The PLUME token increased by 4% following the announcement. The stock was priced at $0.02170 and had a market capitalization of $68 million. The volume of trade also increased to $42 million indicating increased interest in the approval of the license.