Prometheum Inc.

Prometheum Inc. was founded in 2017 with a bold vision: to leverage U.S. federal securities laws as the foundational regulatory framework to unlock the full potential of digital assets. Built by a team of securities lawyers, blockchain visionaries, and financial services veterans, Prometheum has created a comprehensive platform designed to comply with SEC regulations and FINRA rules while prioritizing investor protection and driving progress in the digital asset industry.

Core Services

Prometheum operates through a network of subsidiaries that provide end-to-end market infrastructure for blockchain-based securities:

Capital Formation (ProFinancial): FINRA member and SEC-registered broker-dealer offering capital formation services for companies, fund sponsors, and asset managers issuing securities on a blockchain. ProFinancial handles primary sales of equities, debt, mutual funds, and other securities products issued on blockchain technology.

Digital Asset Custody (Prometheum Capital): The first SEC-registered special purpose broker-dealer (SPBD) and SEC "Qualified Custodian" for digital assets. Prometheum Capital provides institutional custody for digitally-native securities, tokenized securities, and cryptocurrency within a broker-dealer framework subject to federal securities laws and SEA Rule 15c3-3 customer protection requirements.

Correspondent Clearing (Prometheum Capital): Enables traditional U.S. broker-dealers to offer digital assets—from crypto to tokenized securities—to their customers through Prometheum Capital's SEC-registered broker-dealer infrastructure, helping firms remain competitive as markets evolve from electronic to digital.

Secondary Market Trading (Prometheum ATS): A FINRA member and SEC-registered broker-dealer operating an alternative trading system (ATS) for blockchain securities, providing institutional and retail trading capabilities for digital assets (launch nearing as of 2026).

Transfer Agent Services (Prometheum Financial): SEC-registered transfer agent for on-chain and off-chain shareholder recording and execution of corporate actions including dividend distributions and governance processes.

Key Strengths

Prometheum stands apart as the only platform offering full lifecycle support for blockchain securities under U.S. securities laws. Their infrastructure addresses the critical gap between blockchain technology and the broker-dealer channel that reaches American investors. As markets evolve from electronic to digital, Prometheum enables assets to move seamlessly from issuance through custody, clearing, settlement, and trading—all within the same regulatory framework that governs traditional securities.

The company's rigorous compliance approach includes advanced blockchain security measures, detailed reporting, regular audits, and strict adherence to customer protection rules. Their platform employs state-of-the-art encryption for data at rest, in transit, and within applications, combined with robust AML and KYC procedures.

Market Position

Prometheum achieved several industry firsts: the first SEC-registered special purpose broker-dealer for digital assets, the first SEC "Qualified Custodian" for blockchain securities, and the first platform to integrate blockchain technology with traditional market infrastructure under federal securities laws. The company raised an additional $23M in funding in late 2025 to support the rollout of correspondent clearing services and enable deeper partnerships with product issuers developing digitally-native and tokenized securities.

Prometheum's advisory board includes Dr. Arthur Laffer (renowned economist), Michael Spence, Jimmie Lenz, Don Wilson, and Jeff Mehan, bringing deep expertise in economics, finance, and technology.

Why Choose Prometheum

For issuers, Prometheum offers lower cost models versus traditional issuance, real-time transparency through blockchain-based auditability, and access to new pools of investors while reducing reliance on traditional intermediaries. For institutions, Prometheum provides competitive custody fees, advanced security measures, separation of customer funds from firm assets, and compliance with federal securities laws. For broker-dealers, Prometheum enables differentiation by offering digital asset exposure, serving high-net-worth and institutional clients seeking crypto investments through an SEC-registered platform, and leveraging crypto as an onboarding and retention tool.

Prometheum's mission is to modernize capital markets by integrating blockchain technology into existing financial infrastructure, fostering a more efficient, transparent, and accessible financial ecosystem while maintaining the investor protection standards of federal securities laws.