Franklin Templeton

The cryptocurrency sector is thriving in 2024 with leading crypto Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hitting all-time highs and a resurgence of interest and price action being seen across many meme coins. A leading investment firm is out with a report on meme coins, highlighting a growing recognition of...

By Facundo Zamora, CEO Finanflix and Juan Ignacio Murua, CFO Finanflix Ever since Blackrock (NYSE: BLK) announced its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF, the market cap of BTC has surged, now exceeding one trillion dollars—a monumental figure. To put this into perspective, even if you...

After dazzling the investing world with its breathtaking 12-fold rally in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has drawn out investors who had invested at the peak of its 2021 bull run for nearly two and a half years. However, with the Securities and Exchange...

Global asset management giant Franklin Templeton has officially filed for a spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: The proposed "Franklin Ethereum ETF" aims for listing on the Chicago Board Options Exchange, marking the firm's latest venture into the cryptocurrency ETF...

The cryptocurrency industry watched in awe as Spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF issuer Franklin Templeton handed control of its X (formerly Twitter) account to its "Digital Assets Research Team" on Wednesday, Jan. 17. What followed encapsulates the culture shift sweeping...

Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson revealed on Monday her investment in a diverse range of cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), SushiSwap (CRYPTO: SUSHI) and Uniswap (CRYPTO: UNI), as she steered the company towards...

With major financial players amending spot Bitcoin ETF proposals, delays are seen as common in the path for approval.  What Happened: Global ETF provider WisdomTree amended its spot Bitcoin ETF prospectus with an S-1 form which stated WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust ETF would...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) has initiated its inaugural collateral settlement using blockchain technology. The bank's Tokenized Collateral Network (TCN) facilitated BlackRock Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in converting shares from one of its money market funds into digital tokens. These tokens were...

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on Wednesday confirmed that the agency is still evaluating a court’s decision regarding Grayscale Investments’ pursuit of a spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: During a senate hearing on...

Major cryptocurrencies experienced a significant surge on Tuesday evening, following a rapid decline and subsequent rebound in their prices. However, this volatile market movement has resulted in substantial losses for traders, with Coinglass data revealing liquidation losses amounting to a...

Franklin Templeton has marked its entry into the competitive cryptocurrency sector by applying for a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move signifies the traditional financial giant's recognition of the growing importance of digital assets in the investment landscape. In...

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (OTC: GBTC) legal triumph over the SEC Monday, potentially paving the way for the first Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF in the U.S., ignited a flurry of reactions from industry experts.  While some viewed this as a significant stride toward...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 1987, Franklin Templeton launched the first-ever emerging markets equity fund for retail investors. Where The Market Was The S&P 500 was trading at 282.9 and the Dow...

A solar based company lands a SPAC deal on Monday from an impressive list of financial backers. The SPAC Deal: Sunlight Financial is going public with Spartan Acquisition Corp II (NYSE: SPRQ). This is the second Spartan Acquisition SPAC from Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO). The first SPAC from...

A leading electric bus maker is going public via SPAC in a deal announced Tuesday morning. The SPAC Deal: Electric bus leader Proterra is being taken public by ArcLight Clean Transition Corp (NASDAQ: ACTC). The deal values Proterra with an enterprise value of $1.6 billion. Current ArcLight...