Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Franklin Templeton Gets SEC Relief for Blockchain Fund Custody

Franklin Templeton received SEC staff no-action relief for blockchain-based custody of OnChain Fund shares under Rule 17f-2.

  • Franklin Templeton has received SEC staff no-action relief for its blockchain-based custody of OnChain Fund shares, a significant step for tokenized securities.
  • This relief addresses regulatory hurdles related to Rule 17f-2, which was designed for physical securities, by allowing a hybrid approach combining traditional records with blockchain technology.
  • The decision, based on specific facts and conditions, is expected to foster innovation in digital asset management and potentially influence broader industry adoption of blockchain for custody solutions.

Topics: Asset types, Legal regulatory, Infrastructure providers, Financial instruments, Securities law classification, Tokenization platforms

Tags: #franklintempleton #sec #noactionrelief #blockchaincustody #onchainfund #rule17f2 #tokenizedsecurities #stellarblockchain #moneymarketfund

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