xStocks Partners With Franklin Templeton to Bring Seven ETFs Onchain

The tokenization move will put equity, gold, senior loan and income strategies on blockchain (shared digital ledger) rails, expanding access to traditional funds in crypto-native form.

Summary

xStocks has partnered with Franklin Templeton to bring seven exchange-traded funds (ETFs) onchain, extending tokenization to traditional investment products. The lineup includes funds tied to equities, gold, senior loans and income strategies. The move reflects a broader push to represent conventional assets on blockchain infrastructure, which can enable faster transfer, easier distribution and broader digital access depending on the platform used.

Terms & Concepts
  • ETFs (exchange-traded funds): Investment funds that trade on stock exchanges and typically track a basket of assets or a strategy.
  • Onchain: Recorded or issued directly on a blockchain, allowing digital transfer and settlement.
  • Tokenization: The process of representing real-world assets as blockchain-based tokens.