Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition
By Olivier Acuna
Published on April 1, 2026.
Franklin Templeton is launching a dedicated cryptocurrency division, named Franklin Crypto, following a planned acquisition of crypto investment firm 250 Digital. The division will bring together the 250 Digital team and its liquid crypto strategies under one structure aimed at institutional investors. Former CoinFund executive Christopher Perkins will lead the division, with Seth Ginns serving as chief investment officer and Tony Pecore. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The move reflects a trend among large asset managers moving towards building in-house capabilities for digital assets.
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