Payward and Franklin Templeton team up on tokenized products

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.

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Illustration of Payward executive applying for OCC trust charter with crypto elements in a government office.
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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.

Nasdaq has announced a partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to develop and distribute tokenized versions of public stocks. The initiative aims to integrate blockchain technology into traditional markets, allowing investors to trade these digital assets while retaining standard shareholder rights. The platform is set to launch in early 2027, focusing initially on international markets outside the United States.

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Payward, the parent company of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire Hong Kong-based Reap Technologies for up to $600 million in a cash-and-stock deal. The transaction values Payward at $20 billion and represents the company's largest acquisition to date.

Payments firm Stripe is exploring a potential acquisition of all or parts of PayPal, according to a Bloomberg report. The move comes as both companies expand into stablecoins and blockchain technology. PayPal's shares rose 7% following the news.

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Morgan Stanley has started offering clients the ability to trade cryptocurrencies directly inside E*Trade brokerage accounts, executing a partnership announced last September.

Kellervogel has revealed plans to expand its digital asset trading infrastructure with new tools aimed at supporting various trading strategies in the cryptocurrency market. The upgrades focus on improving execution, analytics, and risk management while ensuring transparency and resilience. Announced on February 27, 2026, in New York, the changes address evolving market demands and user needs.

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