Bridging TradFi & Crypto | Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton

*Secure tickets for BBW2025 in Dubai by clicking here 👉* https://www.binanceblockchainweek.com *⭐ Find out more about Franklin Templeton here:* https://www.franklintempleton.com/ Binance and Franklin Templeton have partnered to accelerate the development of institutional-grade digital asset products, marking a key milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology. In this exclusive interview, Roger Bayston, Franklin Templeton’s Head of Digital Assets, shares his insights on how digital assets are reshaping asset management, unlocking new efficiencies through tokenization, and the growing role of real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain. In this interview, Roger dives into: ✅ His journey from traditional finance to embracing distributed ledger technology as a transformative force ✅ The utility and advantages unlocked by Franklin Templeton’s BENJI token compared to traditional fund structures ✅ The massive opportunity in real-world assets (RWAs) worth over $1.6 trillion AUM on blockchain, beyond just U.S. Treasuries ✅ Franklin Templeton’s vision for BENJI’s future, including potential expansion into multi-asset and cross-border tokenized funds ✅ Exploring the transformative impact of blockchain infrastructure on trading, settlement, and broader financial markets ✅ Sophisticated demand from institutional investors, including crypto-native hedge funds, for yield-bearing stable assets and regulated alternatives ✅ The transformative role of ETFs and tokenized funds in democratizing access to private credit and alternative asset classes ✅ Why Roger is bullish on tokenization’s role in institutional finance over the next five years Whether you’re an institutional investor, asset manager, or curious crypto enthusiast, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of tokenization and the path toward mainstream digital asset adoption. ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏳ 00:00 – Highlights with Roger Bayston ⏳ 00:45 – Introducing Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton ⏳ 01:51 – Roger's Beginnings, with Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ⏳ 03:46 – BENJI Token: Advantages of Utilities, On-Chain Unlocks with Tokenisation ⏳ 07:30 – Institutional Demand & Hedge Fund Strategies: What Demand EXACTLY? ⏳ 09:21 – Real-World Assets (RWAs): Scale and Demand ⏳ 12:10 – DLT disrupting existing Financial Infrastructures: Exploring Possibilities ⏳ 14:16 – Expanding Tokenisation: Franklin Templeton's Future Plans ⏳ 16:16 – 5-Year Predictions with Roger about Tokenisation and Markets ⏳ 18:52 – Crypto Trends with Roger right now: Regulatory Environment, Retail Protections ⏳ 21:09 – Outro #binance #franklintempleton #tradfi #rwa #realworldassets #tokenizedassets #tokenisation #benji *⚠️ RISK WARNING:* Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. *📢 Join the conversation:* ➡️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/binance ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.din.com/company/binance ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance *🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android):* https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 *🔗 Sign up for Binance here:* https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial