Core Summary
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a no-action letter to asset management giant Franklin Templeton, allowing its traditional registered funds to use the onchain BENJI system for cash management. This means Franklin Templeton’s traditional funds can invest in its BENJI/FOBXX fund, marking an important breakthrough for traditional financial institutions in blockchain technology application.
Event Overview
Regulatory Breakthrough
The SEC’s no-action letter provides Franklin Templeton with regulatory certainty, enabling it to integrate blockchain technology into traditional fund management without violating existing regulations. This decision is seen as the SEC’s recognition of blockchain technology applications in traditional finance.
BENJI System Introduction
BENJI is Franklin Templeton’s onchain fund management system, designed to improve fund operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance transparency. FOBXX is the first product under this system, focusing on money market funds.
Industry Significance
This decision has demonstrative effects for the entire asset management industry. Other large asset management institutions may follow Franklin Templeton’s lead and explore blockchain technology applications in fund management. This will accelerate the integration of traditional finance with decentralized finance.
Background Analysis
In recent years, traditional financial institutions’ interest in blockchain technology has continued to heat up. From JPMorgan’s JPM Coin to BNY Mellon’s digital custody services, Wall Street giants are deploying. Franklin Templeton’s SEC approval further consolidates its leading position in the digital asset field.
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