Plume secures Bermuda license for what it calls first regulated onchain vault manager

Plume secured a Bermuda Class M digital asset license for its onchain vault manager subsidiary, positioning itself as the first regulated player in this emerging infrastructure space. The license enables secure custody and asset management services on blockchain networks. This regulatory clarity could attract institutional capital to onchain finance, benefiting India's crypto ecosystem as major platforms expand regulated offerings.
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