Franklin Templeton Bridges Wall Street and Blockchain with BNB Chain Expansion

Franklin Templeton has expanded its Benji Technology Platform to the BNB Chain, marking a strategic move to broaden access to tokenized financial assets. The platform, which manages $1.6 trillion in assets, aims to leverage BNB Chain’s scalable and low-cost infrastructure to create on-chain financial products. This integration aligns with Franklin Templeton’s multi-chain strategy, which already includes Stellar, Ethereum, and VeChain. The Benji platform supports 24/7 trading and yield distribution, exemplified by the BENJI token representing shares in its OnChain U.S. Government Money FundFranklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain^[1]. Roger Bayston, head of digital assets at Franklin Templeton, emphasized the goal of meeting investors “where they’re active” while advancing tokenization with security and compliance as prioritiesFranklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After^[2].

The partnership with BNB Chain highlights the network’s strengths in fast settlement, low fees, and compliant data tools, according to Sarah Song, head of business development at BNB Chain. The chain currently hosts over $542 million in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), ranking it as the eighth-largest RWA market globallyFranklin Templeton Brings Benji Platform To BNB Chain^[3]. This expansion underscores institutional adoption of tokenization moving beyond pilot projects to scaled deployment, as noted by Song, who described BNB Chain as a network “carrying forward” tokenization at institutional standardsFranklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain^[1].

The RWA tokenization market is projected to grow to $30 trillion by 2030, driven by demand for liquidity, fractional ownership, and operational efficiencyFranklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain^[1]. Franklin Templeton’s OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, launched on Stellar in 2021, has grown to $732 million and now spans eight blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, and AvalancheFranklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After^[2]. The BENJI token’s Intraday Yield feature, introduced in June 2025, allows yield to be calculated and distributed with second-by-second precision, enhancing liquidity and composability in DeFi workflowsFranklin Templeton Expands Benji Tokenization Platform to BNB^[4]. This innovation reflects Franklin Templeton’s focus on bridging traditional finance with blockchain, offering investors greater flexibility in managing tokenized assetsFranklin Templeton Expands Benji Tokenization Platform to BNB^[4].

BNB Chain’s role in RWA tokenization is gaining traction, with institutions increasingly recognizing its potential. The network’s ecosystem includes tokenized money market funds, equities, and credit products, supported by its high transaction throughput and real-time settlement capabilitiesFranklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain^[1]. Franklin Templeton’s expansion to BNB Chain follows collaborations with Binance to develop digital asset products tailored for a broad range of investorsFranklin Templeton Taps BNB Chain for BENJI Expansion After^[2]. The partnership aligns with broader trends in tokenization, as major financial institutions like BlackRock and JPMorgan also expand their RWA offerings.

The integration of Franklin Templeton’s Benji platform with BNB Chain signals a shift in the RWA landscape. With the market growing fivefold in three years, institutions are prioritizing networks that support scalable, compliant tokenizationFranklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain^[1]. The move reinforces BNB Chain’s position as a hub for RWA innovation, offering a “purpose-built environment” for issuersFranklin Templeton Brings Benji Platform To BNB Chain^[3]. As the sector evolves, the collaboration between Franklin Templeton and BNB Chain exemplifies the convergence of institutional-grade infrastructure and blockchain technology, positioning tokenized assets as a core component of global financeFranklin Templeton Expands Tokenization Frontiers With Benji Platform Integration Onto BNB Chain^[1].