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On April 1, Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) said it has agreed to acquire 250 Digital, which will become part of its newly formed Franklin Crypto unit. The move reflects a deeper push into digital assets. By bringing 250 Digital in-house, the firm aims to expand its actively managed crypto investment offerings for institutional clients. This would go beyond basic exposure through products such as bitcoin ETFs.The firm currently manages $1.8B in global assets.

The deal is expected to close in the second quarter. Part of the payment will be made using BENJI…