Payward and Franklin Templeton team up on tokenized products

2026년 05월 12일

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Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, announced a partnership with asset manager Franklin Templeton to develop a range of blockchain-based investment products for institutional investors.

The companies said Tuesday they will focus on tokenized yield products, tokenized equities, custody services and actively managed onchain funds. Some offerings may become available to retail Kraken users in certain jurisdictions. Kraken plans to integrate Franklin Templeton's BENJI tokenized money market funds as collateral and cash management tools on its platform.

Kraken parent Payward applies for OCC national trust charter

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Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has applied for a national trust company charter with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The filing seeks to expand regulated custody services for digital assets. It builds on the firm's existing Wyoming banking subsidiary.

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