
Franklin Templeton cites agentic AI as blockchain’s next killer use case
Franklin Templeton's Sandy Kaul argues agentic AI is blockchain's killer use case, saying autonomous agents need crypto rails for

Franklin Templeton's Sandy Kaul argues agentic AI is blockchain's killer use case, saying autonomous agents need crypto rails for

Franklin Templeton’s digital assets lead said that the autonomous AI agent economy will increase demand for blockchain protocols hosting machine-to-machine micropayments.

Franklin Templeton Digital Assets has just described agentic artificial intelligence as the “killer use case” for blockchain and crypto.
Franklin Templeton says investors chasing artificial intelligence (AI) growth should look beyond AI stocks. The $1.8 trillion manager suggests cryptocurrencies and altcoins may be key to capturing the potential of agentic AI. The argument comes from Sandy Kaul, head of digital assets at Franklin Templeton. She contends that agentic AI could become the “killer” use

BNB Chain now hosts $1.5 billion of Franklin Templeton Benji platform assets, giving it 61.71% of the platform’s distributed value onchain.

Franklin Templeton analysts invoke Sir John Templeton's famous warning as Micron and SK Hynix each hit $1T market caps on AI chip demand.

Franklin Templeton's BENJI token grew from $594M to over $2.5B in 2026, leading tokenized Treasury issuers with partnerships and multi-chain expansion.

The rapid growth of tokenized treasuries signals a shift towards blockchain in traditional finance, potentially reshaping global asset management.

Stellar has become a top choice for institutional tokenization, including from the likes of Franklin Templeton and WisdomTree.

AI infrastructure's decade-long growth cycle could reshape tech investment strategies, emphasizing long-term gains over short-term market volatility.

Tokenized real-world assets crossed $30 billion on-chain in 2026, with BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Franklin Templeton leading the charge. This guide explains what RWA tokenization actually is, how it works, why the biggest names in finance are betting on it, and…

Micron's earnings highlight AI's growing economic impact, suggesting sustained investment opportunities despite potential market volatility.

Institutional interest in digital assets continues to expand as tokenized markets attract long-term capital.

Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of crypto asset manager 250 Digital, adding new cryptocurrency investment strategies to its platform as the firm manages $1.78 trillion in assets worldwide. According to Franklin Templeton, the deal has resulted in the creation…

The new unit arrives amid rapid growth in tokenized assets, with Franklin Templeton's onchain product suite expanding from roughly $768 million to more than $2.5 billion over the past year.
Traditional finance titan Franklin Templeton is no longer just toying with digital assets.

Franklin Templeton has filed for Bitcoin DRIP ETFs that would route stock-dividend income into Bitcoin exposure, but the products are not yet live.

Bitcoin Magazine Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital. This post Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman .

The $1.78 trillion asset manager stands up a dedicated institutional crypto unit, extending a platform that already includes the BENJI tokenized money-market fund and a proposed pair of dividend-into-bitcoin ETFs.