ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, on Friday, multiple companies submitted updated S-1 filings to list spot Solana exchange-traded funds. Some experts indicate that this move suggests the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is closer to approving these products.According to a series of regulatory documents, investment firms Franklin Templeton, Galaxy Digital, and VanEck submitted updated S-1 filings, which are the registration statements required for ETFs to gain approval for public trading from the SEC. Fidelity also submitted its Solana fund S-1 filing on Friday, with an informed source stating, "This is Fidelity's first submission of an S-1 filing for a spot Solana ETP."

ChainCatcher news, according to Fortune, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson stated that public chains are evolving into highly efficient coordination machines, expected to replace parts of traditional financial infrastructure while unlocking new value for investors. Solana is one of the first blockchains focused on institutional investors, demonstrating a processing capacity of nearly 65,000 transactions per second, comparable to the Visa network. Sui is a newer blockchain, with transaction processing speeds nearly double that of the latter. With upcoming upgrades, public chains may soon be able to boost their throughput to hundreds of thousands or even millions of transactions per second.Decentralized trading platforms like Uniswap, which allow for peer-to-peer market making without custody, are rapidly catching up to centralized counterparts in traditional exchanges, processing trillions of dollars in transactions annually. As the speed of these systems improves, their verification and security features have also seen significant enhancements, not only able to withstand hacking attempts but also better verifying identity and asset ownership. The transformation of digital asset technology will not be slow or gradual. It is expected that in the next five years, our industry's growth rate will surpass that of the past fifty years.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Franklin Templeton's digital assets division announced the launch of the patented feature "Intraday Earnings" on its tokenized asset platform Benji, allowing investors to earn real-time calculated returns by holding tokenized securities for just a few seconds. This feature is initially deployed on the Stellar blockchain and will be expanded to Ethereum and seven other supported networks in the future.The new mechanism breaks the traditional financial model of daily settlement of earnings, enabling daily earnings calculation and distribution even on non-trading days. The platform also opens up a direct connection feature for on-chain wallets, allowing users to purchase or redeem tokenized securities directly using stablecoins.Currently, the total issuance of BENJI tokens reaches $775 million, with $490 million deployed on the Stellar network. According to rwa.xyz data, Franklin's tokenized fund FOBXX ranks second in the industry, following BlackRock's $2.9 billion BUIDL fund. Standard Chartered predicts that the global tokenized asset scale could reach $30 trillion by 2030.The institution revealed that the Benji platform has the capability of a "white-label solution," providing tokenization technology services to other institutions. The U.S. Congress is currently reviewing a cryptocurrency regulation bill, which, if passed, will pave the way for traditional financial institutions to enter the market.

ChainCatcher news, Franklin Templeton has received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to launch its first tokenized fund in Singapore. The fund will be issued and managed through Franklin Templeton's self-developed blockchain platform, aiming to enhance transparency and efficiency in asset management.The fund is expected to be officially launched in the coming months, open to institutional and qualified investors. Franklin Templeton stated that it will continue to explore the application of blockchain and tokenization technology in the asset management field to meet investors' demand for innovative financial products.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, Franklin Templeton, which manages assets of $1.5 trillion, is considering launching Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Europe.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially accepted Franklin Templeton's application for a SOL spot ETF.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, sources say that Ethena completed a $100 million financing round last December. This round of financing was participated in by institutions such as Franklin Templeton and Fidelity Investments' venture capital firm F-Prime Capital.It is reported that the project plans to use this round of financing to launch a new stablecoin product aimed at traditional financial institutions.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Ethena is building a derivatives infrastructure that allows Ethereum to transform into a global internet bond through Delta neutral positions on stETH, thereby creating the first crypto-native, yield-bearing stablecoin: USDE.

ChainCatcher news, Franklin Templeton has officially submitted the S-1 filing for a spot Solana ETF to the U.S. SEC.

ChainCatcher news, Franklin Templeton has announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that holds both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ) is the second cryptocurrency index ETF to enter the U.S. market, following the launch of the Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF (NCIQ) by asset management company Hashdex on February 14.The EZPZ fund holds assets referenced by the U.S. CF Institutional Digital Asset Index. As of February 20, this index only tracks Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to CF Benchmarks data, as of February 20, the market-cap weighted index consists of approximately 87% BTC and 13% ETH.Franklin Templeton plans for the EZPZ to hold more cryptocurrencies in the future, ultimately providing U.S. investors with a one-stop crypto portfolio as the index expands.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, global asset management giant Franklin Templeton has announced the launch of the first fully tokenized U.S. Treasury fund, the Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund, in Luxembourg.The fund will be open to institutional investors in eight European countries: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland. Fund shares will be recorded and transferred via the Stellar network. The U.S. version of the fund has attracted over $580 million in assets since its launch in 2021.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, asset management firm Franklin Templeton, with an asset management scale of $1.5 trillion, has expanded the trading of its OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund (FOBXX) to Solana.It is reported that FOBXX was launched in 2021, becoming the first money market fund to use a public blockchain to track transactions and ownership.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Reuters, Franklin Templeton Investments announced on Thursday that the company is seeking regulatory approval to launch a new cryptocurrency index ETF, as the asset management firm hopes to profit from the cryptocurrency boom following a potential Trump victory in the U.S. presidential election.Franklin Templeton stated in a filing submitted to regulators on Thursday: "The fund may currently hold no digital assets other than Bitcoin and Ethereum. It is uncertain whether any digital assets other than Bitcoin and Ethereum will be added to the underlying index in the future." This provides Franklin Templeton with the flexibility to modify its ETF after obtaining SEC approval for other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson believes that the new Trump administration will begin to push for clearer regulations by integrating traditional finance and cryptocurrency.In an interview with Bloomberg on January 21, she stated, "I think the hallmark of the Trump administration will be that we will see them more merging traditional finance (TradeFi) and cryptocurrency, which is what we need. We need some regulatory clarity to bring the two together because fundamentally, this will lower costs, and the innovation brought by technology is immense. Blockchain technology, in particular, can be used for future exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. I think it's very important to view blockchain as a technology. It is a programming language that performs exceptionally well in certain aspects. I do believe that ETFs and mutual funds may ultimately be built on blockchain because it is an extremely efficient technology."

ChainCatcher news, Franklin Templeton predicts in a new report that AI agents will fundamentally change the way content is generated on social media and play an indispensable role across various industries and platforms.It added, "Just like today's human influencers, these agents can launch their own brands, products, music, movies, etc., bringing significant economic value to their ecosystems."However, the report believes that AI agents are still in the early stages of development: "Although these agents are not yet fully autonomous and are almost useless in their current state, this emerging field may have tremendous potential and is worth closely monitoring for its development and maturation."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Franklin Templeton stated that the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates once or twice in 2025, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond may rise to 5%, attracting investors.

ChainCatcher news, Franklin Templeton Digital Assets releases the 2025 outlook for the cryptocurrency industry. Franklin Templeton states that as the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies becomes an indispensable part of global financial and operational systems, 2025 will mark a shift from speculation to practicality. Stakeholders should pay attention to regulatory dynamics, institutional initiatives, and the progress of the integration of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies to navigate this dynamic landscape.The specifics are as follows:In 2025, there may be key advancements in the cryptocurrency space, influenced by regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and technological evolution.U.S. regulatory bodies, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will play a leading role in diversifying financial or investment products related to cryptocurrencies (such as ETFs or tokenized securities).A favorable regulatory environment will help the U.S. reestablish its position as a global center for crypto innovation.Traditional finance (TradFi) participants are beginning to intersect with crypto infrastructure. The U.S. is expected to introduce a stablecoin regulatory framework, opening the door for major financial institutions to issue their own stablecoins.The adoption of token products and stablecoins will continue to expand and become a major driving force behind the growth of global decentralized finance (DeFi).As sovereign nations and institutions adopt Bitcoin, it will solidify its status as a global financial asset for digital value storage. Some countries are expected to increase their BTC strategic reserves.As various industries prioritize providing decentralized and efficient solutions for real-world applications like logistics and the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) will increase.The integration of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies will accelerate. Blockchain will provide transparency and verification, which are crucial for expanding the AI-driven economy.AI Agents will leverage blockchain tracks to automate on-chain transactions and portfolio management, combining digital content and social media with on-chain activities.

ChainCatcher news, according to market news, Franklin Templeton has submitted a Bitcoin and Ethereum crypto index ETF to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).