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2026-10-30 23:14

Uber Joins Blockchain Investment Pilot with HSBC, Franklin Templeton, and Other Institutions

Uber recently participated in a blockchain investment pilot involving institutions such as HSBC and Franklin Templeton. Using HSBC's tokenized deposits, Uber purchased tokenized money market fund shares issued by Franklin Templeton on Thursday and sold them on Sunday, earning an extra 1.5 days of yield. The model enables fund investment and settlement via public chains, allowing companies to avoid having to sell assets before banks and markets close on Friday as they would under traditional methods. The pilot also involved Tradeweb and Fireblocks, with liquidity and settlement provided by Canton Network.Corporations are seeking to improve treasury management yields while reducing reliance on overdraft facilities and credit lines. Fireblocks CEO Michael Shaulov expects hundreds of large enterprises to adopt this model within the next 18 months. HSBC said the pilot has verified the technical feasibility, and the related services are now ready to be promoted and scaled to other clients. (Bloomberg)

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2026-10-29 22:21

Franklin Templeton Launches Two Blended U.S. Equity and Bitcoin ETFs with Initial 5% Bitcoin Exposure

According to a Franklin Templeton announcement on October 29, the firm has launched two ETFs that combine U.S. equity and bitcoin investments: the Franklin U.S. Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF (FBEQ) and the Franklin U.S. Innovation Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF (FIBT), both of which will list on Nasdaq.Both funds employ a rules-based dividend reinvestment strategy, with an initial asset allocation of 95% U.S. equity index exposure and 5% bitcoin exposure, systematically reinvesting dividends generated by the underlying stocks into bitcoin. The relevant indices assess the bitcoin allocation ratio quarterly to maintain its positioning as a secondary asset allocation. FBEQ tracks approximately 500 large-cap U.S. listed companies with an annual expense ratio of 0.09%, while FIBT tracks 100 large-cap non-financial U.S. companies listed on Nasdaq with an annual expense ratio of 0.19%.

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2026-10-27 00:45

Franklin Templeton's Two Bitcoin Dividend Reinvestment ETFs Expected to Launch Soon

Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that ETF analyst Nate Geraci stated that Franklin Templeton's two bitcoin dividend reinvestment ETFs, FBEQ and FIBT, are expected to launch soon. The SEC filing lists an effective registration date of October 27, though this date is not necessarily the date trading begins. Both funds target approximately 95% U.S. equity exposure and 5% bitcoin exposure, and automatically reinvest U.S. equity dividends into bitcoin exposure rather than distributing them to investors. FBEQ tracks a U.S. large-cap stock index covering approximately 500 companies, with an annual management fee of 0.09%; FIBT tracks an innovation-themed index composed of 100 U.S. companies, with an annual management fee of 0.19%.

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2026-10-26 11:40

Franklin Templeton to Launch Dividend Reinvestment Bitcoin ETF Targeting a 5% BTC Allocation

According to U.S. SEC filings, Franklin Templeton has registered two index ETFs that reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin for Nasdaq listing, namely the Franklin US Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF (FBEQ) and the Franklin US Innovation Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF (FIBT).

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2026-10-24 13:25

After issuing an additional $150 million in shares, the Franklin Templeton fund on the XRP Ledger is now worth approximately $200 million

Odaily reports: Franklin Templeton on Thursday issued approximately $150 million worth of tokenized money market fund shares on the XRP Ledger, bringing the related shares on that network to nearly 193 million. At $1.039 per share as recorded in transaction records, the related shares are worth approximately $200 million in total. The new shares were issued through two subscription transactions of $75 million each, both transferred to the same wallet, which as a result holds all of the fund's shares on the XRP Ledger. On-chain records show that this wallet shares the same 8 authorized signer addresses as Franklin Templeton's issuance account, with any two addresses able to jointly approve transactions. It is currently unclear whether the wallet represents a single investor or is held by a custodian on behalf of multiple clients' assets; the identity of the relevant investors and the source of funds have not been disclosed. These tokens correspond to shares of Franklin Templeton's Singapore-registered OnChain U.S. Dollar Short-Term Money Market Fund. The fund primarily invests in short-term U.S. dollar debt and money market instruments, with returns reflected in the share price. The fund's tokenized assets on the XRP Ledger rank second in size only to Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin. Holding the related tokens requires approval from the issuer, and the issuer also retains the authority to freeze balances and claw back tokens.

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2026-10-24 08:57

Franklin Templeton plans to launch two hybrid ETFs combining U.S. stocks and Bitcoin, with 95% allocated to stocks and 5% to Bitcoin.

According to Crypto Briefing, asset management firm Franklin Templeton plans to launch two ETFs that combine exposure to U.S. stocks and Bitcoin, with an initial asset allocation of 95% U.S. stocks and 5% Bitcoin, tracking the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices, respectively.

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2026-10-24 04:17

Stock Dividends Converted to Bitcoin Exposure, Franklin Templeton Registers Two Nasdaq ETFs

Odaily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X platform that Franklin Templeton filed to register two ETFs trading on Nasdaq on October 22, with the prospectus listing an effective date of October 27. The two ETFs will have an initial allocation of 95% U.S. equities and 5% Bitcoin exposure, with dividends distributed from the equities to be allocated toward Bitcoin; during quarterly rebalancing, if Bitcoin's allocation exceeds 5%, it will be reduced to 4.5%.

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2026-10-10 10:30

Franklin Templeton, with $1.79 trillion in AUM, explores regulatory exemptions for tokenized fund trading

Odaily News — Global investment management firm Franklin Templeton is exploring regulatory exemptions to allow tokenized money market funds and ETFs to trade through blockchain-based trading venues. On October 9, the company met with staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force regarding legal issues including pricing, fees, and asset pools.The agenda included whether investors can exchange blockchain fund shares for tokenized National Market System (NMS) stocks through blockchain trading venues, and whether liquidity providers can charge service fees. The related issues involve pricing rules under the Investment Company Act and whether exemptions are needed.Regarding tokenized ETFs, Franklin Templeton also discussed pairing them with tokenized stocks, approved payment stablecoins, or tokenized money market funds, as well as whether liquidity pools need to obtain Investment Company regulatory exemptions. Its preliminary disclosure on September 30 listed assets under management at $1.79 trillion.Franklin Templeton's blockchain fund recordkeeping business began with the Franklin Onchain U.S. Government Money Fund launched in 2021. The BENJI token represents shares of the fund, and transferring tokens simultaneously transfers the corresponding shares, with transactions recorded and share ownership tracked by the Benji Technology Platform. (Bitcoin.com News)

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2026-10-08 15:02

Franklin Templeton CEO Criticizes Competitors' Tokenized Funds as "Lacking Substance"

According to CryptoBriefing, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson stated at the TOKEN2049 Singapore conference that most competing tokenized funds on the market are merely "digital twins" of traditional products and do not truly leverage the efficiency advantages of blockchain. In contrast, Franklin Templeton's BENJI fund uses a public blockchain as its native ledger layer, supports per-second yield accrual, and incurs transaction costs of just $1.13 per trade, far lower than the approximately $150 typical of traditional methods.

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2026-10-08 12:37

Canton CEO Says Crypto Industry Should Cement Adoption by 2028 to Withstand US Policy Shifts

Canton CEO and Digital Asset co-founder and CEO Yuval Rooz said at Token2049 in Singapore that the crypto industry should leverage the current regulatory environment to accelerate institutional adoption and drive broader blockchain usage, reducing the likelihood of future governments reversing the industry's progress. He said that regardless of what happens in 2028, the industry should reach a point of "no return."Yuval Rooz compared the opportunity for blockchain adoption to Uber and Airbnb, noting that both services achieved widespread use before regulators took restrictive measures. The next US presidential election is scheduled for November 7, 2028, which could bring changes in government and regulatory priorities.In the same panel discussion, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said he hopes the CLARITY Act ultimately becomes law, adding that legislation can prevent regulatory backtracking and drive institutions into the market. Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson said legislation would increase certainty, but the industry should not rely on the bill's passage; the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have already been advancing crypto regulation under existing authorities. (Cointelegraph)

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2026-10-02 18:37

Arthur Hayes: Money Printing Could Drive Cryptocurrency Prices Higher

Arthur Hayes stated that U.S. policymakers may support the AI industry and government debt financing through money printing, driving cryptocurrency prices higher; if China shifts from limited tightening to large-scale monetary stimulus, it could also boost demand for scarce assets. He is also monitoring financial stress in France, including BNP Paribas-related credit default swaps and French government bond spreads.Catrina Wang, General Partner at Portal Ventures, said that banks and asset management companies have advantages in on-chain financial markets thanks to their existing client relationships. Todd McDonald, co-founder of R3, pointed out that public blockchains can help institutions reach clients beyond their own networks; Justin Kugel, Executive Vice President of Growth at World Liberty Financial, said that user demand for asset management and investment evaluation still leaves room for intermediaries.Chetan Karkhanis, Senior Vice President of Digital Asset Client Relationships at Franklin Templeton, said the company has no intention of issuing its own stablecoin and hopes tokenized money market funds will provide investment returns. Haonan Li, co-founder and CEO of Codex, said that trade routes connecting Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia are driving demand for stablecoin payments; buyers pay eastward for goods, while manufactured products flow westward.Ilya Podoynitsyn, co-founder and CEO of FinHarbor, said that before allocating to crypto assets, companies need to confirm they have long-term idle funds that will not affect daily operations. Michael Camarda, Chief Development Officer of Ethereum treasury company SharpLink, said that both buying back shares and increasing ETH holdings can raise ETH per share; the company has adopted both methods to meet the preferences of institutional and retail investors. (Cointelegraph)

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2026-09-29 02:15

Bybit accepts Franklin Templeton tokenized fund as trading collateral.

Bybit has accepted Franklin Templeton's tokenized money market fund as collateral for derivatives trading, allowing institutional users to access stablecoin borrowing limits while retaining asset yields. The two parties also plan to launch new tokenized investment products on the Mantle network.

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2026-09-29 02:03

Goldman Sachs Connects $100 Billion Treasury Fund FTIXX to Lynq

Odaily News: Goldman Sachs' $100 billion treasury fund FTIXX has launched on Lynq as the first external fund, providing institutional digital asset companies with access to a traditional treasury fund.Unlike BlackRock's BUIDL and Franklin Templeton's BENJI, FTIXX will not be tokenized, with Lynq serving merely as a new distribution channel for the existing fund. Lynq clients can park cash in FTIXX between trades to earn yield until the funds are needed for other purposes. (CoinDesk)

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2026-09-28 19:42

Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Collateral Services to Bybit

According to CoinDesk, asset management firm Franklin Templeton announced the expansion of its "OTC collateral program" to cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. Through this partnership, platform investors can pledge tokenized money market fund shares valued at approximately $686 million in net assets as collateral to secure USDT or USDC trading credit, while continuing to earn returns on the underlying assets during the pledge period (the latest 7-day annualized yield is approximately 3.7%).

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2026-09-28 19:41

Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenized Collateral Service to Bybit

Odaily News: Franklin Templeton has expanded its off-exchange collateral program to Bybit, allowing users to use their tokenized money market fund shares as collateral for crypto trading. These shares represent approximately $686 million in net assets and can be used to borrow USDT or USDC, while the underlying assets continue to generate yield.Users do not need to transfer the underlying assets to Bybit. The regulated custody platform ByCustody will hold the relevant assets off-exchange, with their value mirrored within Bybit's trading environment. Franklin Templeton has previously offered similar services to Binance and OKX users.

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2026-09-24 16:23

Ondo Finance will partner with TechFlow to host a closed-door event in Singapore on October 6.

This event features guests including Tom Lee, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton. Attendance is strictly limited to approved applicants. The event will be held at a venue in Singapore opening to the public for the first time, where attendees will also receive VIP-exclusive merchandise and exclusive perks.

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2026-09-09 05:09

StablecoinX appoints Franklin Templeton veteran to head $480 million ENA treasury

StablecoinX has appointed former Franklin Templeton executive Christopher Jensen as CEO to manage its treasury of approximately $480 million in Ethena (ENA) tokens.

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2026-08-27 14:07

Franklin Templeton: Institutional capital is driving the convergence of TradFi and DeFi

According to a video released by Franklin Templeton Digital Assets, its Chief Investment Officer for Crypto Seth Ginns stated that institutional investors are focusing on the convergence trend between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi).

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2026-08-25 14:49

Franklin Templeton Partners with HashKey to Launch Tokenized Money Market Fund in Asia

According to The Block, Franklin Templeton has partnered with HashKey Exchange in Hong Kong to launch the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Liquidity Fund on its Earn channel, offering tokenized money market fund products to professional investors across Asia. The fund primarily invests in U.S. government money market instruments and USD cash assets, and is not currently available to the retail public in Hong Kong. Franklin Templeton stated that both parties plan to expand their cooperation from tokenized money market funds to more tokenized products in the future, leveraging HashKey’s multi-jurisdictional platforms covering Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai, and Bermuda to drive distribution. Previously, the firm launched Hong Kong's first tokenized money market fund in November 2025. Data shows that as of August 23, the global tokenized RWA asset market reached $38.2 billion, with tokenized U.S. Treasuries accounting for approximately $15.6 billion.

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2026-08-25 14:40

Franklin Templeton Receives SEC No-Action Relief, Plans to Use $2.6 Billion BENJI for ETFs and Mutual Funds

Odaily News - Asset manager Franklin Templeton plans to incorporate its tokenized money market fund, the Franklin Onchain U.S. Government Money Fund (BENJI), as holdings or collateral within exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds, involving approximately $2.6 billion in assets. The initiative could launch as early as the fourth quarter.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted no-action relief for this structure, allowing Franklin Templeton's funds to use BENJI for cash management and collateral purposes, though it still requires approval from each fund's board of directors. The company currently manages over 130 ETFs and approximately $82 billion in ETF assets, alongside roughly $790 billion in mutual fund assets.Franklin Templeton has already distributed the tokenized fund through digital wallets and plans to launch additional tokenized products for cash or collateral management across its broader fund lineup. The tokenized asset market currently exceeds $38 billion in size. (Bitcoin.com News)

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