According to BlockBeats, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson highlighted the evolving relationship between traditional finance and the crypto world during her speech at Fintechweek 2025 in Hong Kong. Johnson noted that these two sectors, once operating as large but separate entities, are now beginning to converge. This shift is marked by the integration of financial products onto blockchain platforms and a growing demand from clients for access to crypto assets.
Johnson compared Bitcoin to gold for millennials, describing it as an asset that holds a quasi-religious significance—either one believes in it or not. She emphasized Franklin Templeton's keen interest in the developments within the crypto space, acknowledging that disruption could arise not only from traditional competitors but also from the crypto sector itself. Johnson predicted the emergence of numerous new business models within the crypto industry and suggested that the next wave of great companies could originate from this field, alongside advancements in artificial intelligence.
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