Franklin Templeton: Future of Crypto with TradFi | Mike Reed on Demand, Binance Partnership, Advice

*When institutions build on-chain, what unlocks next for crypto in 2026?* In this video, Mike Reed, Senior Vice President and Head of Digital Asset Partnership Development for Franklin Templeton, shares why a friendlier U.S. policy backdrop has opened doors, how traditional firms are finally designing assets natively for blockchain, and why he sees “pent‑up creation” meeting “pent‑up demand” in 2026. He also breaks down Franklin Templeton’s partnership with Binance (announced in September 2025) and offers practical advice for first‑time crypto investors: start small, learn by doing, and let the tech teach you. In this interview, Mike Reed covers: ✅ Policy shift in the U.S.: why a more favorable environment is catalyzing new on‑chain business ✅ 2026 outlook: pent‑up creation meeting pent‑up demand as adoption scales ✅ Franklin Templeton × Binance: partnering to build what neither could do alone ✅ Advice for first‑time crypto investors: start small, learn by doing, and let the tech teach you. ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏳ 00:00 – How the US’s opening regulatory mood opened up to more doors in 2025 crypto ⏳ 00:35 – 2026 thesis: creation meets demand ⏳ 00:53 – Mike Reed on Binance and Franklin Templeton × Binance partnership ⏳ 01:13 – Mike Reed’s advice for beginners: start small, learn by doing ⏳ 01:53 – Mike Reed on BBW2025 energy and how it exceeded his expectations #binanceblockchainweek #binance #franklintempleton #bbw2025 *⚠️ 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