BNB Shatters Records as RWA Giant Franklin Templeton Joins Forces with Binance

BNB rockets to unprecedented heights—Franklin Templeton's landmark Binance integration sends shockwaves through crypto markets.

The Institutional Stamp of Approval

Franklin Templeton—a titan in real-world asset management—just placed a massive bet on Binance's ecosystem. This isn't just another partnership; it's validation that traditional finance heavyweights are all-in on crypto infrastructure.

RWA Meets DeFi—No Turning Back

The move signals deeper convergence between blockchain and conventional assets. Tokenization's not coming—it's already here, and institutions are scrambling to avoid being left behind. Expect more legacy players to follow suit—or risk becoming irrelevant.

Market Momentum Builds

BNB's surge isn't isolated optimism—it's a direct response to institutional confidence. When firms managing billions dive into crypto ecosystems, it tells you everything about where the smart money's heading. Traditional finance might still debate crypto's value, but their actions scream conviction.

Another reminder that while Wall Street analysts debate theoretical risks, practical investors are busy printing gains.

BNB reaches new all-time peak

The news of a high-profile partnership boosted Binance’s native exchange token. After years of regulatory gray areas and several international moves of its headquarters, Binance is showing another proof of regulatory stability. 

As a result, BNB rallied to over $895, briefly breaking above the $900 level. BNB was already showing strength as altcoin markets recovered. The asset is also expecting demand from treasury companies and eventual ETFs. BNB is also a stakable asset, often held for the long term for special perks and airdrop programs. 

BNB also briefly touched $902.55, setting a new price record. The rally is still happening on limited trading volumes, and may extend above $900. The token is already up nearly 29% for 2025, and over 75% for the past 12 months. The current rally may also drive BNB to the long-awaited four-digit range, as the Binance ecosystem grows from DeFi, airdrops, and new token launches.

BENJI may spread to another chain

The BENJI token by Franklin Templeton is a multi-chain asset based on a tokenized money market. 

The BENJI token is predominantly minted on Stellar, but Franklin Templeton has experimented with Avalanche, Base, Polygon, Aptos, and Arbitrum. The partnership with Binance may mean BENJI is also minted on BNB Smart Chain. To date, BENJI carries over $657M in assets under management.

Franklin Templeton’s known crypto wallets contain around $715M mostly in BTC and ETH. So far, the fund has not acquired any public holdings of BNB.

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