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HashKey, Franklin Templeton Bring OnChain Fund to Asia
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HashKey Exchange and Franklin Templeton are partnering to offer the tokenized Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Liquidity Fund in Asia, beginning August 24, 2026. This move bridges traditional finance with digital asset infrastructure, aiming to meet institutional demand for yield-generating products backed by real-world assets.
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HashKey Exchange and Franklin Templeton are collaborating to distribute Franklin Templeton's tokenized money market fund, the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Liquidity Fund (grBENJI), to Asian investors. The product will be available on the HashKey Exchange Earn Channel starting August 24, 2026, providing access to a fund that invests in U.S. government money market instruments and U.S. dollar cash assets via blockchain technology.
This partnership aims to connect traditional financial markets with compliant digital asset infrastructure, supporting the growth of on-chain capital markets. Franklin Templeton seeks to expand the reach of its tokenized solutions into regulated digital asset markets in Asia, while HashKey Exchange will enhance its Earn ecosystem with regulated tokenized investment products and deepen ties with global asset managers. The collaboration signifies an effort to create a compliant and scalable pathway for institutional and professional investors to access tokenized financial products. Both entities plan to explore further opportunities for expanding access to tokenized products across various markets and asset classes.
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Two major financial players are teaming up to let Asian investors buy U.S. government funds using blockchain technology. This matters because it brings safe, traditional investments into the fast-growing world of digital money.
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HashKey and Franklin Templeton announced a partnership to offer the tokenized Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Liquidity Fund in Asia.
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