Binance has partnered with Franklin Templeton to create new digital asset solutions bridging traditional finance and decentralized markets. The collaboration aims to deliver compliant, investor-ready products with competitive yields and faster settlement, aligning institutional-grade systems with the efficiency of blockchain technology.

Franklin Templeton brings its regulatory-strength tokenization expertise, including the Franklin OnChain US Government Money Fund (FOBXX), which managed about $742 million as of September 8. Binance contributes its global liquidity and deep reach across digital markets. Leaders from both firms emphasized that the partnership is designed to make digital assets more accessible, dependable, and aligned with global capital markets.

Executives from Franklin Templeton and Binance highlighted blockchain as an opportunity to reimagine finance, not replace it. They stressed that demand for reliable crypto investment products continues to grow, and this collaboration positions them to co-create future-ready portfolios. More details and product launches are expected later this year.

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Kyrgyzstan has taken a major step in digital finance after parliament approved amendments to its “On Virtual Assets” bill in three readings. The legislation, presented by Economy and Commerce Minister Bakyt Sydykov, introduces the concept of a state cryptocurrency reserve, along with legal frameworks for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and state-led mining activities.

The proposed crypto reserve would allow the government to accumulate assets through mining, tokenization of real-world assets, and issuance of stablecoins backed by fiat currency. Sydykov emphasized that the initiative aims to strengthen financial stability by diversifying reserves and creating new accumulation tools. He clarified that state mining would still be subject to existing tariffs and energy policies.

The draft law now awaits President Sadyr Japarov’s signature. If enacted, Kyrgyzstan’s reserve will not depend solely on Bitcoin but represent a mix of digital assets. The move comes as neighboring Kazakhstan also advances similar strategies, signaling a regional push toward state-backed crypto innovation.

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In a move that could change the role of digital assets in U.S. financial policy, Congress has passed a bill directing the Treasury Department to study the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The bill, H.R. 5166, was introduced on September 5, 2025 by Representative David Joyce (R-OH) as part of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026.

The bill doesn’t authorize the government to buy bitcoin. Instead it requires the Treasury to deliver a full report within 90 days of enactment on how such a reserve could be built, managed and secured.

The review will also cover a broader U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the country’s banks to widen the use of cryptocurrencies, stressing that digital assets could help offset economic damage caused by Western sanctions. Addressing central and commercial bank leaders, he urged them to act quickly, highlighting that crypto-based payments had already reached $1.7 billion this year and could climb to $3 billion by December.

The president also called for transparent rules for the crypto market, citing rising adoption. Belarus is expected to surpass 855,000 crypto users by 2026, with major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and KuCoin handling a surge in transactions. Lukashenko noted that crypto is playing a growing role in international payments as exports continue to shrink under EU and U.S. restrictions.

Alongside crypto, he pressed for a stronger digital strategy, including QR-code payments, an instant payment system, and broader use of biometric and AI-driven solutions. “Banks must try to make the most of modern technology,” Lukashenko said, stressing that digitalization must deliver real economic results.

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BlackRock is moving quickly to ensure its iShares Bitcoin ETP is ready for UK retail investors as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) eases restrictions next month. From October 8, retail buyers will once again be allowed access to crypto exchange traded notes (ETNs), aligning the UK with major European markets where such products are already available.

The iShares Bitcoin ETP, currently listed across France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland, has so far only been open to professional investors in the UK. A London Stock Exchange (LSE) listing combined with FCA approval would mark the first opportunity for retail clients to directly access BlackRock’s product. Competitors such as Fidelity International, Invesco and WisdomTree already offer bitcoin ETFs in London, though retail participation has been restricted until now.

BlackRock’s U.S. iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has already amassed $84 billion in assets since its January 2024 launch, making it the world’s largest crypto ETF. A UK retail rollout is expected to spark fresh demand in the market.