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CryptoMedium•13 February 2026•

1 min read

Binance Partners Franklin Templeton for Tokenized Off-Exchange Collateral in Crypto Trading

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Binance has unveiled a new institutional service in collaboration with Franklin Templeton, aiming to bridge traditional finance with digital asset markets. This initiative introduces an off-exchange collateral program, allowing eligible clients to utilize tokenized shares of money market funds to support their cryptocurrency trading activities. The partnership brings regulated, yield-bearing assets into Binance’s digital ecosystem, enhancing the security and legitimacy of institutional participation. This strategic move is expected to significantly boost institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies by providing a familiar and regulated collateral mechanism. It marks a notable step towards the convergence of TradFi and DeFi, potentially increasing liquidity and fostering greater trust in the digital asset space.