Franklin Templeton has expanded its blockchain initiatives by launching its tokenized money market fund, FOBXX, on Solana.
This move underscores the asset manager’s confidence in Solana’s infrastructure, citing its speed, security, and resilience.
FOBXX, designed to maintain a stable $1 share price, is already accessible on Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Aptos, and Arbitrum, having initially launched on Stellar four years ago. The fund primarily invests in U.S. government securities, cash, and repurchase agreements backed by government assets. Since its 2021 debut, it has grown to a $594 million market cap, ranking behind BlackRock’s BUIDL and Hashnote’s USYC.
Franklin Templeton’s decision to integrate with Solana coincides with its recent filing in Delaware for a Solana ETF, suggesting a potential SEC filing in the near future. The firm has previously expressed strong confidence in Solana, predicting it could become the third-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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