$1.7 Trillion Asset Manager Franklin Templeton Files for Solana Spot ETF

Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager overseeing $1.68 trillion in assets, has filed to launch a Solana (SOL) spot ETF through its Delaware-registered Franklin Solana Trust. The move follows prior Solana ETF applications from Grayscale and Canary, signaling growing institutional interest in SOL. If approved, the ETF would offer regulated exposure to Solana, a blockchain known for its high-throughput architecture and increasing adoption.