Binance Partners Franklin Templeton Bridge to Expand Digital Asset Initiatives and Products
Binance, the leading global crypto platform, has a strategic partnership with , one of the world’s largest asset managers with $1.6 trillion in assets under management. The collaboration centers on the joint development of new digital asset products, focusing on tokenized securities and blockchain-based answers.
The aim is to integrate Franklin Templeton’s expertise in compliant with Binance’s infrastructure and reach to drive innovation in capital markets for institutional and retail investors worldwide
Why the Binance–Franklin Templeton Deal Matters for Global Capital Markets
The partnership responds to growing investor demand for efficient, transparent, and accessible digital investment vehicles. By leveraging tokenization and , both companies plan to offer competitive yields, quick settlement, and enhanced portfolio management tools.
Franklin Templeton’s , which is already used for tokenized funds and blockchain-powered transfers, will feature in the partnership. On the other hand, Binance’s global footprint — 280 million users across 100+ countries — brings these institutional-grade offerings to a wider audience. The move signals a push to bridge legacy asset classes with the infrastructure of .
Roger Bayston, EVP and Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, explained, “Investors are asking about digital assets to stay ahead. But accessibility and dependability are key. By teaming with Binance, we deliver breakthrough products tailored for global capital markets and co-create forward-thinking portfolios.”
Sandy Kaul, Franklin Templeton’s Head of Innovation, added, “Blockchain is an opportunity to reimagine legacy systems. Co-development with Binance brings institutional-grade answers to new investors and bridges traditional and decentralized finance.”
Catherine Chen, Head of VIP & Institutional at Binance, described this effort as “unlocking access and opportunities, bridging crypto and traditional markets, and opening up greater possibilities.”
The announcement also comes as other asset managers test tokenized products and blockchain funds. Franklin Templeton’s Benji platform recently launched tokenized money market funds on multiple networks. Global banks and fintechs are intensifying efforts to offer , but regulatory clarity varies by region, which means that products may not be launched everywhere.
Investor Takeaway
What’s Next for Tokenized Assets?
Franklin Templeton’s expansion into tokenized securities follows industry momentum, as money market funds and blockchain-based assets continue to grow across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Traditional finance and DeFi markets are converging and major institutions are following suit, reflecting how is increasingly becoming a core strategy.
Specific offerings from the Binance-Franklin Templeton partnership are set to roll out later this year, pending regulatory approvals. The new product rollouts will likely address global demand outside the U.S. for yield-driven, compliant securities tokenization.
