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Franklin Templeton Launches $380M Government Fund, Tokenizes It on Polygon, Stellar
Leading investment firm Franklin Templeton has announced a $380 million United States Government Money Fund (FOBXX), tokenized as BENJI tokens. According to the firm, these tokens represent shares of the fund and can now be traded on both the Polygon and Stellar blockchains. The innovative move does not only promise to simplify transactions and enhance liquidity. It also aims to democratize access to asset management. That is by giving investors more flexibility to manage their assets through direct exchanges.
The BENJI Token
For Franklin Templeton, the BENJI token is primarily aimed at enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) transfers without intermediaries. However, on a broader note, it is more than just a digital representation of a share. It portrays the dynamic shift that is currently taking place in how investors interact with traditional financial structures.
For what it’s worth, the tokenization of government securities and other assets has recently become a trend. That i, as financial institutions race to blend traditional financial structures with modern-day technological solutions.
So, Franklin Templeton may just be responding to this growing demand, hence its latest innovation.
With BENJI tokens, investors can directly exchange shares on public blockchains. No middlemen, no delays — just seamless P2P transactions. By eliminating intermediaries, Franklin Templeton reduces administrative costs, with the cost efficiency benefiting both the firm and its investors.
Furthermore, Franklin Templeton’s move aims to enhance liquidity. Investors can buy, sell, or transfer BENJI tokens swiftly, regardless of geographical boundaries.
Moreover, blockchain technology is known for ensuring transparency. Therefore, every BENJI token transaction will be recorded immutably, giving investors real-time updates regarding their holdings.
Competing with BlackRock’s BUIDL
Notably, the latest move by Franklin Templeton puts it in direct competition with BlackRock, another investment giant. As Coinspeaker earlier reported, BlackRock, in another tokenization effort, recently partnered with Securitize to launch its BUIDL fund on the Ethereum blockchain.
Although BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has already garnered significant attention, Franklin Templeton has done something different. The multi-blockchain compatibility of BENJI tokens means that investors can choose between Polygon and Stellar, expanding their options.
Franklin Templeton maintains a leading position in the tokenized US Treasuries sector with its 32% market share.
As blockchain technology continues to disrupt traditional finance, asset managers like Franklin Templeton are doing the utmost to adapt and position themselves at the center of innovation.
Franklin Templeton Launches $380M Government Fund, Tokenizes It on Polygon, Stellar