Jenny Johnson
Coverage of Jenny Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division
Franklin Templeton has acquired 250 Digital, a crypto investment firm spun out of CoinFund in 2026, and launched Franklin Crypto, an institutional crypto division targeting pensions and large asset allocators. The acquisition was partially paid using BENJI tokens, representing shares in Franklin's tokenized money market fund, marking a first in financial services M&A.
- Franklin Templeton CEO: Blockchains Threaten Wall Street’s Fee Machine, Not Its Technology
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson argues that blockchains threaten Wall Street's fee-based revenue models by enabling lower-cost smart contract transactions. The firm demonstrated cost efficiency using its tokenized fund Benji and Stellar blockchain, and has expanded into digital assets through partnerships like MoonPay and on-chain acquisitions.
- Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson on Trump-Xi Summit, Data Center Risks
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson discusses the Trump-Xi Summit and data center risks. The summit may have implications for global trade and technology. Data center risks are a growing concern for businesses.
- Franklin Shares Rise as $12.4 Billion Flows Into Alternatives
Franklin shares increased as $12.4 billion flowed into alternative investments. CEO Jenny Johnson aims to expand private investment opportunities for everyday customers amid prolonged public market delays.