Franklin Templeton Integrates Benji Platform, Advancing Tokenization on BNB Chain

Global investment firm Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.6 trillion in assets, is expanding its Benji Technology Platform onto BNB Chain to leverage the network’s scalable and low-cost infrastructure for creating new on-chain financial assets.

The integration strengthens Benji’s institutional-grade tokenization capabilities, combining Franklin Templeton’s expertise with BNB Chain’s fast settlement and high throughput, enabling tokenized assets with enhanced utility for both retail and institutional investors.

“Our goal is to reach investors where they are active, while pushing the limits of tokenization with security and compliance at the forefront,” said Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton. “Working with BNB Chain, we aim to deliver tokenized assets that provide greater utility and new features globally.”

The Benji Technology Platform is an integrated stack for 24/7 trading, tokenized asset management, and yield distribution, exemplified by Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund BENJI token. Previously, Benji has been deployed across blockchains including Stellar, Ethereum, and VeChain.

BNB Chain offers a purpose-built environment for tokenization. “It delivers fast settlement, low fees, and compliant data tools in one ecosystem,” said Sarah Song, Head of Business Development at BNB Chain. “For Franklin Templeton, it’s not just about technology—it’s about a network with proven liquidity and adoption at scale.”

Currently, tokenized real-world assets on BNB Chain exceed $542 million, making it the eighth-largest globally. The global tokenized asset market has grown fivefold over three years and is projected to reach $30 trillion by 2030.

“Institutional adoption of tokenization is moving beyond pilots to large-scale deployment. Franklin Templeton’s expansion to BNB Chain demonstrates that regulated assets can operate on-chain, and BNB Chain is one of the leading networks enabling this,” Song added.

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