Franklin Templeton Connects Wall Street to Blockchain through BNB Chain Growth

Franklin Templeton has brought its Benji Technology Platform to the

Chain, taking a significant step to increase the reach of tokenized financial products. Managing assets worth $1.6 trillion, the platform seeks to utilize BNB Chain’s efficient and cost-effective infrastructure to develop blockchain-based financial offerings. This move fits Franklin Templeton’s multi-chain approach, which already covers Stellar, , and . Benji enables round-the-clock trading and yield payouts, as seen with the BENJI token, which represents shares in its OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain [ 1 ]. Roger Bayston, who leads digital assets at Franklin Templeton, highlighted the aim of reaching investors “where they’re active” while advancing tokenization with a focus on security and regulatory compliance Franklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After [ 2 ].

Sarah Song, head of business development at BNB Chain, noted that the collaboration showcases the network’s advantages in rapid transaction settlement, minimal fees, and regulatory-ready data solutions. BNB Chain currently supports over $542 million in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), making it the world’s eighth-largest RWA blockchain Franklin Templeton Brings Benji Platform To BNB Chain [ 3 ]. Song emphasized that this growth reflects a shift from pilot programs to large-scale adoption of tokenization by institutions, describing BNB Chain as a network “advancing” tokenization to institutional standards Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain [ 1 ].

Projections indicate the RWA tokenization sector could reach $30 trillion by 2030, fueled by the need for liquidity, fractional ownership, and streamlined operations Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain [ 1 ]. Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, which debuted on Stellar in 2021, has grown to $732 million and now operates across eight blockchains, including Ethereum,

, and Avalanche Franklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After [ 2 ]. The BENJI token introduced its Intraday Yield feature in June 2025, allowing for real-time, second-by-second calculation and distribution of yields, which boosts liquidity and integration within DeFi systems Franklin Templeton Expands Benji Tokenization Platform to BNB [ 4 ]. This advancement demonstrates Franklin Templeton’s commitment to connecting traditional finance with blockchain, giving investors more flexibility in handling tokenized holdings Franklin Templeton Expands Benji Tokenization Platform to BNB [ 4 ].

BNB Chain’s influence in RWA tokenization continues to grow, with more institutions acknowledging its capabilities. Its ecosystem features tokenized money market funds, stocks, and credit products, all supported by high throughput and instant settlement Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain [ 1 ]. Franklin Templeton’s move to BNB Chain follows previous work with Binance to create digital asset solutions for a diverse investor base Franklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After [ 2 ]. This partnership reflects a broader industry trend, as leading financial firms like BlackRock and JPMorgan also expand their RWA initiatives.

By integrating the Benji platform with BNB Chain, Franklin Templeton is helping reshape the RWA sector. As the market has grown fivefold in just three years, institutions are increasingly choosing networks that offer scalable and compliant tokenization Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain [ 1 ]. This step further establishes BNB Chain as a center for RWA innovation, providing a “purpose-built environment” for asset issuers Franklin Templeton Brings Benji Platform To BNB Chain [ 3 ]. As the industry matures, the partnership between Franklin Templeton and BNB Chain highlights the merging of institutional-grade systems with blockchain, making tokenized assets an essential part of the global financial landscape Franklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain [ 1 ].