Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset management firm, has spearheaded an undisclosed investment round for Blockhead, a blockchain-focused media publication based in Singapore. With over $1.5 trillion in client assets, Franklin Templeton’s investment in Blockhead highlights the growing interest in digital assets among traditional financial institutions. Blockhead, which started in 2022, is known for its news site that focuses on the digital asset industry, particularly within the Asian region. The funding from Franklin Templeton is aimed at expanding Blockhead’s operations, specifically through the development of an institutional-grade digital asset research platform named BRN.