Kimber Digital Securities, an affiliate of the Plume blockchain network, announced that it has officially registered as a broker‑dealer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and joined the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The licensing move positions the firm to launch tokenized versions of U.S. equities, exchange‑traded funds and bonds that investors could store in self‑custodial wallets, according to a Cointelegraph report.

Regulatory Clearance Enables On‑Chain Asset Offering

The broker‑dealer registration, confirmed by Kimber on Tuesday, satisfies the primary regulatory hurdle for offering securities on a public blockchain. By becoming a FINRA member, Kimber can legally issue digital tokens that represent underlying ownership rights recorded through the Depository Trust Company, rather than merely wrapping existing securities. The company says token holders will retain dividend and voting rights and will be able to move eligible holdings between traditional brokerage accounts and on‑chain wallets.

Planned Product Suite and Market Context

Kimber outlined a roadmap that includes tokenized U.S. stocks, ETFs and corporate bonds, as well as yield‑bearing products for stablecoin users that could feature shares from major U.S. asset managers. No specific launch date was provided. The announcement arrives amid a broader industry push toward 24/7 tokenized trading; Formation Securities, NYSE and Nasdaq have all disclosed plans for on‑chain venues slated for 2027, according to the same source.

Growth of Tokenized Securities

Cointelegraph noted that the total value of tokenized stocks on‑chain has surged more than sixfold over the past year, climbing to $3.87 billion from $643.3 million in November 2025. This rapid expansion underscores growing investor interest in digital representations of traditional assets and sets the stage for Kimber’s upcoming offerings.

What to Watch Next

Industry observers will monitor Kimber’s timeline for product rollout, the regulatory response to on‑chain dividend and voting mechanisms, and how competing platforms from Formation Securities, NYSE and Nasdaq position themselves for a 2027 launch.