Franklin Templeton's Tokenization Platform Hits $1.5B on BNB Chain

Benji Reaches $1.5 Billion on BNB Chain

@FTDA_US Franklin Templeton's proprietary Benji investment platform has accumulated approximately $1.5 billion on @BNBChain, positioning the network as the leading blockchain ecosystem for the firm's tokenized products.

The Benji platform is Franklin Templeton's proprietary tokenization platform designed to facilitate trading, management, and administration of token-based investments. It was used to launch the world's first U.S.-registered mutual fund onchain in 2021 and now underpins several tokenized products that the firm says serve retail and institutional clients.

Franklin Templeton's broader BENJI tokenized treasury fund has surpassed $2.5 billion in assets under management overall, with growth exceeding 100% year-to-date in 2026. The $1.5 billion milestone on BNB Chain alone signals how dominant the network has become within that footprint.

Why BNB Chain?

BNB Chain has positioned itself as a hub for real-world asset tokenization, including money market funds, equities, and credit products, offering scalability, low fees, and real-time settlement. The move amplifies Benji's institutional-grade tokenization expertise by leveraging BNB Chain's technological strengths, including its scalable, low-cost infrastructure and high transaction throughput, to create a new class of on-chain financial assets.

A key differentiator of the Benji platform is its Intraday Yield feature, which enables yield to be calculated and distributed with second-by-second precision, meaning investors no longer need to hold an asset for a full day to accrue interest. Yield is computed pro rata based on exact holding duration, making tokenized securities more liquid and composable in DeFi workflows.

Tokenization is increasingly becoming concrete in traditional finance, with institutions embracing blockchain to accelerate settlement, boost accessibility, and inject transparency into previously opaque markets. Franklin Templeton's growing position on BNB Chain reflects that broader shift, with the asset manager overseeing $1.74 trillion in total firm assets as of April 30, 2026.

Sources:
Franklin Templeton BENJI Fund Surpasses $2.5B AUM – Crypto Briefing
Franklin Templeton Brings Benji to BNB Chain – The Block
Franklin Templeton Expands Benji Tokenization Platform to BNB Chain – Blockworks