Franklin Templeton
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techTradeweb Executes Landmark On-Chain US Treasury Trade
A major electronic trading platform completed a live, atomic settlement of a tokenized US Treasury security on the Canton Network, marking a key step for institutional blockchain adoption.
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cryptoStellar Network's Market Cap Surpasses $3 Billion in Real-World Assets
Stellar network achieves a $3B milestone in real-world asset market cap, signaling robust growth in blockchain finance.
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financeAsset Managers Rush Into Tokenized ETFs on FOMO, Warns BNY's Slavin
BNY reports asset managers are accelerating tokenized ETF launches despite regulatory gaps, driven by investor demand and fear of missing out. Reputation risks emerge as third parties trade unregulated token copies of well-known funds.
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cryptoBitcoin Stability Amid Iran Deal Uncertainty
Bitcoin holds steady at $65,000 amidst fluctuating geopolitical conditions and corporate trends in the crypto market.
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cryptoFranklin Templeton Files for ETFs Reinvesting Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC for two ETFs that systematically reinvest U.S. stock dividends into Bitcoin, marking a strategic shift toward yield-generating crypto structures.
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financeGlobal Sovereign Bond Issuance Hits Record $504 Billion in First Half of 2026
Governments raised a record $504 billion in syndicated bonds in H1 2026. Italy led with $81 billion as defense and infrastructure spending drove structural borrowing beyond pandemic levels.
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financeFormer Western Asset CIO Kenneth Leech Pleads Guilty to Obstruction in Cherry-Picking Probe
Kenneth Leech admits to obstructing the SEC investigation into a $600 million cherry-picking scheme at Western Asset Management, avoiding trial on fraud charges.
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financeFranklin Templeton Confirms Participation in Historic SpaceX IPO
CEO Jenny Johnson confirms Franklin Templeton will join the SpaceX IPO, citing existing exposure and strong client demand for the $1.8 trillion valuation debut.