- Franklin Templeton’s running of Cardano nodes demonstrates genuine involvement, not just a superficial interest in blockchain.
- Cardano leadership pushes U.S. policy talks to secure space for institutions on public chains.
Franklin Templeton, the $1.6 trillion asset management firm, has strengthened its engagement with Cardano, signaling growing interest from traditional finance in blockchain technology. A recent meeting between Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard and Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson outlined mutual interests focused on advancing policy-based blockchain integration.
This high-level discussion, which included other executives from the digital asset space, highlighted how policy frameworks could accelerate institutional adoption. Gregaard emphasized that the conversation centered on “critical policy work,” with an aim to secure blockchain’s place within mainstream financial infrastructure.
Johnson confirmed that Franklin Templeton doesn’t just believe in public blockchain networks—it actively supports them. The firm is already running nodes on the Cardano blockchain, helping secure its network, an unusual level of involvement for a traditional investment house.
JUST IN: Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, met with Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton — global investment manager of $1.6T 🔥
They discussed digital assets, public blockchain infrastructure, and how Franklin Templeton is already running Cardano nodes. pic.twitter.com/iPA3uoYo4p
— Cardanians (CRDN) (@Cardanians_io) June 4, 2025
Washington Meetings Set to Push Policy Changes
Cardano’s leadership has plans to solidify its stance among institutions by engaging directly with U.S. policymakers. Gregaard and the foundation’s Chief Legal Officer are set to meet in Washington, D.C., with the goal of establishing regulatory standards necessary to facilitate large-scale institutional blockchain projects.
The initiative, according to Gregaard, aims to assist institutions to “fully leverage the unparalleled benefits that a public blockchain like Cardano can offer.” He explained that even with increased institutional participation, the network’s new approach won’t shift away from the principles of decentralization, security, and scalability at its core.
This policy outreach can set the stage for broader enterprise adoption of Cardano’s infrastructure. The foundation’s approach can put it ahead of competitors seeking to merge regulatory clarity with decentralised networks.
Cardano May Mirror Bitcoin’s 2013 Surge, Says Analyst
Even with recent price weakness, Cardano’s ADA token is drawing attention from analysts who see strong potential. ADA’s price dropped by 3.06% in the last 24 hours, mirroring the broader crypto market downturn. Still, some market experts believe a large-scale price breakout could be around the corner.
Dalin Anderson, a known market analyst, remarked in a recent post that ADA appears to be “following a super BULLISH pattern,” comparing it to Bitcoin’s price activity during the 2012-2013 period. His chart showed ADA’s market structure aligning closely with that historic BTC rally.
The forecasted market cap based on this pattern exceeds $130 billion for ADA. With a current circulating supply of around 35.34 billion tokens, that would push ADA’s price to approximately $3.67 per coin. The suggestion is that ADA may be entering a new growth phase.
