Global investment firm Franklin Templeton, managing $1.6 trillion in assets, is bringing its Benji Technology Platform to BNB Chain to leverage the blockchain’s scalable, low-cost infrastructure and develop a new class of on-chain financial assets.
The expansion strengthens Benji’s institutional-grade tokenization capabilities, combining Franklin Templeton’s expertise with BNB Chain’s fast settlement and high throughput to deliver tokenized assets with enhanced utility for both retail and institutional clients.
“Our goal is to meet investors where they are active while continuing to push the boundaries of tokenization, with security and compliance as priorities,” said Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton. “Together with BNB Chain, we aim to offer tokenized assets that provide broader functionality and value.”
The Benji Technology Platform enables 24/7 trading, tokenized asset management, and yield distribution, as demonstrated by Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund BENJI token. The platform has previously been deployed across multiple 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 just about technology—it’s about a chain with proven liquidity and adoption at scale,” Song said.
Tokenized real-world assets on BNB Chain now exceed $542 million, ranking it eighth globally. The global tokenized asset market has grown fivefold over the past three years and is projected to reach $30 trillion by 2030.
“Institutional tokenization is moving from pilot projects to scaled deployments. Franklin Templeton’s expansion to BNB Chain demonstrates that regulated assets can operate on-chain, and BNB Chain is a leading network making this possible,” Song added.
