Franklin Templeton Expands Digital Asset Capabilities via Benji Integration on BNB Chain

Global investment firm Franklin Templeton, which oversees $1.6 trillion in assets, is expanding its Benji Technology Platform onto BNB Chain. The move leverages the blockchain’s scalable, low-cost infrastructure to develop a new class of 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 to offer tokenized assets with enhanced utility for both retail and institutional investors.

“Our goal is to reach investors where they are active while continuing to advance tokenization, with security and compliance as top priorities,” said Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton. “Together with BNB Chain, we aim to deliver tokenized assets that provide greater functionality and value globally.”

The Benji Technology Platform enables 24/7 trading, management of tokenized assets, and yield distribution, as shown by Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund BENJI token. The platform has previously expanded across blockchains including Stellar, Ethereum, and VeChain.

According to Sarah Song, Head of Business Development at BNB Chain, the network provides a purpose-built environment for tokenization, combining fast settlement, low fees, and compliant data tools. “For Franklin Templeton, it’s not only about technology—it’s about partnering with a chain that demonstrates real liquidity and adoption at scale,” Song said.

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

“Institutional adoption of tokenization is moving from pilot projects to large-scale deployment. Franklin Templeton’s expansion to BNB Chain reinforces that regulated assets can operate on-chain, with BNB Chain among the leading networks making this a reality,” Song added.