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Plume Launches nBND Vault Tied to Fidelity Bond ETF

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Plume's new nBND vault tokenizes shares of Fidelity's Total Bond ETF, expanding institutional access to on-chain fixed-income exposure.

Plume Launches nBND Vault Tied to Fidelity Bond ETF

Plume, an Open Finance platform focused on institutional assets, has introduced a new tokenized vault tied to the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (NASDAQ: FBND), marking another step in the broader push to bring traditional fixed-income products onto blockchain infrastructure.

The nBND vault holds shares of FBND, an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests primarily in investment-grade bonds, high-yield debt, and emerging markets debt securities. By wrapping the ETF in a tokenized structure, Plume aims to make exposure to a diversified bond portfolio more accessible within decentralized finance ecosystems.

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The launch reflects accelerating momentum in the tokenization of real-world assets, a trend in which financial institutions and fintech platforms are converting conventional securities into blockchain-based tokens to improve liquidity, settlement efficiency, and global accessibility. Fixed-income products have emerged as a focal point for such efforts, given the size and stability of global bond markets.

Plume's approach positions the platform as a bridge between institutional-grade financial instruments and on-chain capital markets infrastructure. The integration of a well-known, actively managed ETF from a major asset manager like Fidelity signals growing institutional legitimacy for tokenized finance products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the nBND vault and what does it hold?

The nBND vault is a tokenized product launched by Plume that holds shares of the Fidelity Total Bond ETF (FBND), an actively managed ETF investing in investment-grade, high-yield, and emerging markets debt securities.

Q.What is Plume and what does it do?

Plume is an Open Finance platform focused on institutional assets that tokenizes traditional financial instruments to make them accessible within blockchain-based financial ecosystems.

Q.Why are fixed-income products being tokenized?

Tokenizing fixed-income products like bond ETFs is intended to improve liquidity, settlement efficiency, and global accessibility by bringing conventional securities onto blockchain infrastructure.

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