TL;DR:Â
- Plume Network registered as a transfer agent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 6, 2025.Â
- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) processed test transactions with custody-held tokenized assets in July 2026.Â
- The DTCC’s Digital Asset Solutions working group surpassed 100 corporate and institutional members in July 2026.
The incorporation of the modular blockchain network Plume Network into the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Traditional Finance and Digital Asset Solutions Working Group is now official. This integration aims to strengthen interoperability between distributed ledgers and institutional settlement infrastructure.
Plume has joined The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Digital Assets Solutions Industry Working Group, joining industry leaders such as @CharlesSchwab, @AlpacaHQ, and @Nasdaq, who are also members.
The group was created to provide feedback on the DTCC Tokenization… pic.twitter.com/85KueubxLi
— Plume (@plumenetwork) August 6, 2026
With this addition, the project places itself at the center of the operational design of tokenized securities in the United States. Company data suggests that this position allows for a direct connection between decentralized systems and the rails of the traditional financial market.
The operational foundation of this alliance rests on the platform’s prior regulatory status. This Thursday, the company completed its registration as an authorized transfer agent with the SEC.
This accreditation empowers the platform to maintain official shareholder records and manage compliance procedures without requiring the continuous intermediation of brokerages or custodian banks. Official company documentation indicates that this regulatory framework transforms the blockchain into the definitive ledger for issued securities, rather than acting as a secondary copy.
Since obtaining this authorization, the firm positioned compatibility with DTCC networks as a central feature of its architecture. According to the firm’s technical report, the transfer agent license acts as a regulatory bridge between onchain settlement and central securities depositories.
Expansion of the DTCC Working Group and Its Market ImpactÂ
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation processes the vast majority of securities operations within the U.S. market. The entity formally launched its dedicated Digital Asset Solutions division on March 31, 2026.
The initial working group began its activities in May 2026 with approximately 50 participating companies. By July 2026, the list of members exceeded 100 financial sector firms, including banking institutions and brokerage platforms.
During July 2026, the DTCC executed experimental operations using tokenized assets held in custody within the DTC. These transactions included stocks belonging to the Russell 1000 index and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
These operational tests were carried out seven months after the SEC issued a No-Action Letter providing regulatory clarity for digital securities settlement. Industry reports highlight that the trials helped validate key aspects of custody, compliance reporting, and settlement finality in hybrid environments.
Integrating participants like Plume Network into this group allows crypto ecosystem actors to interact directly with market infrastructure designers. Analysis from the issuing entity suggests that direct collaboration between EVM-compatible chains and central depositories will facilitate institutional adoption of real-world assets (RWA).
The DTCC’s operational calendar sets a key milestone for the final quarter of the year. The commercial launch of the DTC tokenization service is scheduled for October 2026.
