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• @ftda_us @ftda_us on x

  Today, we launched Franklin Crypto: a new dedicated, institutional-grade crypto investment management unit. Industry veterans Chris Perkins and Seth Ginns will co-lead Franklin Crypto alongside @FTI_Global's Tony Pecore. To expand our existing suite of actively managed crypto [vi…

• @dlawant David Lawant on x

  So the most forward-looking tradfi institutions are snatching top crypto teams and you're still bearish, anon? Congrats @perkinscr97 @sethginns and the whole CoinFund liquid strategies team. One of the best in the industry in an area that will explode in growth.

• @fintechfrank Frank Chaparro on x

  Franklin Templeton isn't just acquiring a CoinFund spinoff, it's launching Franklin Crypto: • Building an end-to-end crypto asset management platform across VC, liquid strategies, and global distribution • Scaling active management • Using BENJI tokens for deal consideration,

• @fundstrat @fundstrat on x

  Congrats @coinfund Now backed by a renowned @FTI_Global and a sizable balance sheet Great way to be positioned for the ‘end of crypto winter’ ❄️ @sethginns @perkinscr97 Some news on convergence between tradfi and crypto: https://www.wsj.com/...

• @keithgrossman Keith A. Grossman on x

  Wow!! Huge congrats to @perkinscr97 - one of the best there is!! 👏👏👏

• @sjdedic Simon Dedic on x

  Pretty huge to see Franklin Templeton doubling down on crypto, acquiring the CoinFund spinoff and bringing the managing partners @perkinscr97 & @sethginns on board. TradFi continues to tap into crypto. Crypto continues to tap into TradFi. Expect this convergence to continue

• @coinfund @coinfund on x

  Congrats to @sethginns, @perkinscr97, and the entire liquid team on their next chapter. CoinFund remains an independent venture firm with a 10+ year track record of backing the best founders building on decentralized networks. We are grateful to everyone who has helped drive our

• @theoneandomsy Omar on x

  Congrats to @0xDiplomat @sethginns @perkinscr97 on the acquisition and new home!

• @carolinedpham Caroline D. Pham on x

  Congrats to @perkinscr97, @FTDA_US and Sandy Kaul! 2026 is the year of institutional adoption for digital assets 🚀

• @patrickjwitt Patrick Witt on x

  Congratulations to @perkinscr97 and @sethginns on this exciting announcement. Expect to see a lot more headlines like this as digital assets are brought into the regulatory fold. CLARITY would supercharge this.

• @ftda_us @ftda_us on x

  @FTI_Global “This is an exciting addition for Franklin Templeton, and we're pleased to welcome Chris (@PerkinsCr97), and Seth @SethGinns and the 250 Digital team to our firm,” said Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton. “Together, their investment talent and differentiated str…

• @perkinscr97 @perkinscr97 on x

  Today, I'm very excited to announce that I will be joining @FTI_Global as the head of Franklin Crypto. The convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and the digital asset ecosystem is no longer a “future” trend—it is the reality of 2026. As I prepare to step into my new role [i…

• @flex4blox Alex Felix on x

  @coinfund remains independent, venture-focused, and fully committed to writing checks to top founders in crypto. Congrats to Chris and Seth on this exciting next move.

• @kyleellicott Kyle Ellicott on x

  JUST IN: Franklin Templeton acquires 250 Digital to launch Franklin Crypto, co-led by Chris Perkins (@perkinscr97) & Seth Ginns (@sethginns). Significant move as traditional finance expands further into digital assets. Huge congratulations to both teams!