In a landmark move for cryptocurrency adoption, Franklin Templeton, the $1.6 trillion asset management titan, has positioned XRP at the heart of its digital asset strategy with the launch of a spot exchange-traded fund. The firm’s public endorsement, citing the XRP Ledger’s utility for global payments, represents one of the most significant validations of the cryptocurrency by a legacy financial institution to date, signaling deepening institutional confidence in the asset class.
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Ripple has partnered with DBS Bank and Franklin Templeton to introduce groundbreaking trading and lending tools using tokenized collateral and stablecoins, marking a significant advancement in institutional digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration, centered on DBS Digital Exchange (DDEx), enables institutional clients to exchange stable assets while maintaining liquidity and yield opportunities, effectively bridging traditional markets with blockchain-based liquidity solutions.
about Ripple, DBS, Franklin Templeton Launch Tokenized Finance ToolsBinance & Franklin Templeton Partner on Securities Tokenization
Binance and asset management giant Franklin Templeton announced a strategic partnership focused on securities tokenization. The collaboration seeks to merge Franklin Templeton’s compliant financial structures with Binance’s global trading infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency. Roger Bayston, Franklin Templeton’s head of digital assets, emphasized the goal of moving tokenization from concept to practical implementation. The initiative specifically targets improvements in settlement processes and more effective use of collateral, representing a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized traditional assets in global markets.
about Binance & Franklin Templeton Partner on Securities TokenizationSpiko Launches EU and US T-Bill Money Market Funds on Arbitrum Network
French fintech firm Spiko has launched EU and US T-Bill Money Market Funds on the Arbitrum Layer 2 network, amassing over $150 million in assets. These funds, compliant with global standards, allow both institutional and retail investors to engage in tokenized finance, leveraging Arbitrum’s advantages in security and efficiency. With $17 billion in real-world assets tokenized globally, Spiko’s deployment highlights the growing trend of integrating blockchain technology into traditional finance.
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