According to ChainCatcher, the South China Morning Post reported that Ant International and UBS have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum to collaborate in the field of Blockchain cross-border payment Settlement. According to the agreement, Ant International will use UBS Digital Cash, the blockchain payment platform launched by UBS last year, for global fund management operations to enhance efficiency, transparency, and security. Both parties will also explore joint innovations in tokenized deposits, including connection solutions involving Ant's proprietary blockchain platform, Whale. Kelvin Li, the Global General Manager of Ant International Platform Technology, stated that both parties share a common belief in the potential of these technologies to transform cross-border payments.

Foresight News reported that, according to The Block, the stablecoin and RWA protocol R25 incubated by Ant Financial has collaborated with Polygon to launch a new yield-generating stablecoin rcUSD+ supported by TradFi instruments. rcUSD+ maintains a 1:1 peg to the USD while providing yield through a combination of money market funds and structured notes. The Token will be available across the Polygon network.

PANews reported on October 29 that Ant Group's Layer2 Blockchain Jovay tweeted that recent projects have been unauthorizedly using its name to issue tokens on chains such as Solana, BSC, and Ethereum. The official statement clearly indicated that no tokens have been issued on any chain and reminded users not to purchase or interact with tokens claiming to be from "Jovay," suggesting to rely on official channels.

The U.S. no longer considers imposing tariffs on China, Zcash Token has the potential to rise to $10,000, Ant Group applies for multiple Web3 trademarks, Solana upgrades may drop the entry threshold for validators, and there is a preliminary consensus on China-U.S. economic and trade issues.

PANews, October 27th - According to the Hong Kong Economic Times, after reviewing documents, it was found that Ant Group has applied for registration of a series of trademarks related to virtual assets, stablecoins, and blockchain in Hong Kong, including "ANTCOIN." This may be a preparatory move for future business expansion in related fields, aiming to extend operations beyond traditional payments and delve deeper into the fintech sector.

Jin10 data reported on October 22, the Ant Fortune platform indicates that as of October 15, the subscription scale of the hybrid "fixed income +" funds with a bias towards bonds on the platform has increased by 141% year-on-year compared to last year, and the number of holding users has increased by 70% year-on-year compared to last year.

Gate News bot message, Florida announced plans to permit Bitcoin and ETFs in state and pension fund portfolios, marking a significant shift in institutional cryptocurrency adoption at the state level. In Hong Kong, major tech companies Ant Group and JD.com have temporarily suspended their stableco

Ant Group released its first flagship general language model Ling-1T on October 9, which is part of the Ling2.0 series. Ling-1T performed excellently in multiple complex reasoning and high-difficulty benchmark tests, becoming the largest and most capable representative among non-thinking large models.

On September 26, Jin10 reported that Ant Group's data analysis intelligent agent Agentar-SQL achieved first place in both the execution accuracy ranking (81.67 points) and execution efficiency ranking (77 points) on the globally authoritative benchmark BIRD-Bech.

Jin10 data reports on September 24th that Ant Group announced the official open source of the intelligent programming assistant Neovate Code by the Alipay Experience Technology Department. It is introduced that currently, Neovate Code is provided in the form of a CLI tool, but its architectural design is highly flexible, and it will support various client forms in the future to adapt to more development scenarios.

Jin10 reported on September 24 that Keda Intelligent stated on the interactive platform on September 24 that the company's product matrix is rich and diverse, covering various types of intelligent inspection Bots, robotic arms, warehouse Bots, etc., to meet the complex needs of different industrial scenarios. Currently, the company does not have any business cooperation with Ant Group.

Foresight News reported that Ant Group's CTO Yan Ying announced the launch of "Agentic Contract" at the 2025 Inclusion·Bund Conference Token Economy Forum, which will be natively deployed on its new generation Layer2 Blockchain Jovay. "This is a fundamental upgrade for smart contracts," she stated, noting that smart contracts will transform from "automation" based on predefined rules to "autonomy" with environmental awareness and dynamic decision-making capabilities, aiding the intelligent leap of the global value network.

Jin10 data reported on September 11, on September 11, Ant Group's CEO Han Xinyi stated at the 2025 Inclusion·Bund Conference themed "Reshaping Innovative Rise" that the AI era may give birth to new super entrances, but the form it will take is still uncertain. Han Xinyi admitted that he increasingly believes in the judgment that "large models may eat all software." "In the future, there may be no more apps, AIAgent will do all the work." He predicts that new super entrances may emerge, but the form it will take is still uncertain.

PANews September 11th news, during the 2025 Inclusion Conference, Ant Group CEO Han Xinyi stated that when discussing the Token Economy, the exploration of the value of the Token Economy and the control of risks should be placed on an equal footing in the journey towards tokenization. He emphasized, "Compliance is the lifeline of innovation." From the beginning of exploration, Ant Group has clearly defined its boundaries: "We will resolutely not issue virtual coins, not participate in any form of speculation; focus on technological infrastructure, serve the industry rather than disrupt it; strive to create new value, rather than compete for the old cake."

Golden Finance reported that on September 10, at the Autumn Summit of the New Energy Digital Asset Community, Ant Group and Longxin Technology Group jointly announced the establishment of "Ant Chain Letter". The company will provide product services such as green asset management and dynamic rating pricing based on core technologies like Blockchain, IoT, and AI.

Plume retweeted Ant Group's post on platform X, possibly indicating a collaboration with its digital collectibles platform Topnod. Topnod supports users in purchasing and sharing digital collectibles, promoting the Metaverse cultural experience.

According to Foresight News, as reported by Zhitong Finance, Yunfeng Financial announced that on September 1, 2025, the company reached a strategic cooperation protocol with Ant Digital Technology (the technology commercialization zone under Ant Group, Ant Digital); at the same time, the group made a strategic investment in Pharos Network Technology Limited (Pharos).

Recently, market rumors have suggested that Ant International plans to integrate Circle's stablecoin USDC into its global platform. However, on July 10, Ant International quickly clarified this news. Ant International explicitly stated: "The media reports are inaccurate, and there is currently no such plan." This denial not only refutes market rumors but also provides clearer clues regarding Ant International's strategic layout in the stablecoin sector.

Ant Group supported by Jack Ma is collaborating with stablecoin issuer Circle to adopt USDC stablecoin on its blockchain platform. The cooperation will advance once USDC meets the U.S. regulatory requirements. This move is a key step for Ant International to expand the application of compliant crypto assets (such as CBDC and deposit tokens). Ant's blockchain processes over $1 trillion in global transactions annually and has partnered with more than a dozen international banks, including HSBC and JPMorgan. Ant International is actively seeking stablecoin licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, and its independent operations and strong financial performance (nearly $3 billion in revenue in 2024) pave the way for a potential spin-off listing (valuation could reach $24 billion). The global market capitalization of stablecoins is about $250 billion, and the regulatory framework is gradually improving, attracting giants like Walmart and Amazon to explore issuance.

Golden Finance reports that Circle is up 4.6% in pre-market trading, with news that Ant International will join its global platform.

BlockBeats news, on July 10, according to Yahoo Finance, "the first stock of stablecoin" Circle rose 5.3% in night trading. Previously, it was reported that Ant Group is expected to add Circle's stablecoin to its global platform.

Golden Finance reported that Ant Group will add Circle's stablecoin to Ant International. According to insiders, Ant International plans to incorporate USDC assets into its Blockchain platform after compliance in the United States. As this matter is private, the insiders requested anonymity. Additionally, a specific timeline has not yet been determined.

Currently, the US dollar accounts for nearly 48% of the global payment market, while the renminbi only accounts for 2.89%. Against the backdrop of digital payments potentially reshaping the global financial landscape, China's e-commerce giants JD.com and Alibaba's fintech subsidiary Ant Group are seeking to play a role in this.

Gate News bot news, according to Jin10 report, Ant Group officially opens its four self-developed technologies to the Hong Kong market, including L2 network, large model development tools, "Blockchain+IoT" trusted architecture, and institutional-level Web3 wallet technology. This move aims to provide full-stack technical services for building a global digital asset innovation center in Hong Kong.

Gate News bot message, according to the latest reports, Ant Group is applying for stablecoin trading licenses in multiple regions to expand its Digital Money business footprint. Meanwhile, the Solana ETF is expected to debut in the market in July. On the regulatory front, the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed support for Decentralized Finance (DeFi). In addition, the U.S. has announced that the year-on-year consumer price index (CPI) for May, not seasonally adjusted, is 2.4%. Source: Wu Says News

Gate News bot news, Hong Kong stocks Ant Financial concept stocks rose sharply, Yunfeng Financial (00376. HK) once soared 98%, and now it is up 53%, Shiteng Holdings (02562. HK) rose nearly 15%, and Bright Smart Securities (01428. HK) rose more than 12.5%. On the news side, it is rumored that Ant Group will apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, China and Singapore, and Ant responded that it will submit an application as soon as possible after the relevant channel opens.

Gate News bot, in response to reports that Ant International is planning to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, Ant International responded that it is accelerating investment and expanding cooperation in global treasury management, and putting our AI, blockchain and stablecoin innovations into real and reliable large-scale applications. "We welcome the passage of the Stablecoin Bill by the Hong Kong Legislative Council, which will be submitted as soon as possible after the bill comes into effect on August 1 and the relevant channels are opened, and we hope to contribute more to Hong Kong's development into a future international financial center." Ant International said.

ChainCatcher news: Ant Financial concept stocks in the Hong Kong stock market have significantly pumped, with Yunfeng Financial (00376.HK) soaring by 98% at one point, now rising by 53%, LionT Group (02562.HK) up nearly 15%, and Yaocai Securities (01428.HK) rising over 12.5%. According to previous news reported by Bloomberg, Ant Group's international department is planning to apply for a stablecoin license in Hong Kong and Singapore. Ant responded that it will submit the application as soon as the relevant channels in Hong Kong are opened.

BlockBeats news, on June 12, reported by Bloomberg, that Ant Group's international division is planning to apply for a stablecoin license in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Gate News bot news, informed sources reveal that Ant Group Co.'s international department is planning to apply for a stablecoin license in Singapore and Hong Kong. The sources stated that Ant International, headquartered in Singapore, will immediately apply for a stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong after the "Stablecoin Regulation" comes into effect in August. They added that, in addition to Singapore, the company also plans to apply for a license in Luxembourg.

Gate News bot message, according to the South China Morning Post, HSBC has officially launched its first blockchain-based settlement service in Hong Kong. This service utilizes "tokenization deposit" technology for payment settlement. Ant International, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, has completed its first instant fund transfer through this tokenization service. HSBC Holdings plans to expand this service to the Asian and European markets in the second half of this year, as it is currently only available in the Hong Kong region.

Jin10 reported on May 14, that recently, during the Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, Chen Yishi, the head of international business at Ant Group's digital technology division, revealed in a speech that Ant Group's enterprise-level AI products are going global, serving overseas market clients in their digital and intelligent upgrades. It is understood that this is also the first time Ant Group has showcased its full-stack AI product matrix in the overseas market.

According to Gate.io News bot, Wu Shuo reported that Ant Group is scheduled to hold the first RWA REAL UP Summit in Dubai on April 30, 2025. At the summit, Ant Group will launch the Jovay Layer 2 Blockchain for building the financing infrastructure for real-world assets (RWA). At the same time, Ant Group launched the DTVM Stack smart contract platform based on large models, which has been open-sourced and supports Ethereum-compatible ecosystems. Ant Group promotes the application of AI and Blockchain technology in the financial and green energy sectors through its international headquarters in Hong Kong and its Middle East hub in Dubai, including converting green energy facilities such as solar energy into tradable on-chain assets.

PANews May 1 news, Ant Group's Ant Financial launched the Layer2 Blockchain Jovay aimed at overseas markets, specifically designed for RWA transactions, supporting 100,000 TPS and a 100 millisecond response time. Jovay uses a dual proof system of TEE and zk, enabling seamless integration with Layer1 blockchains such as Ethereum, assisting in the conversion of global new energy assets into tradable digital assets.

Odaily News On April 30, local time in Dubai, at the RWA Real Up Summit, Ant Group announced the launch of Jovay, a Layer 2 blockchain platform aimed at overseas markets, focusing on RWA transactions, with a throughput of 100,000 TPS and an on-chain response time of 100 milliseconds. Jovay employs an innovative three-stage hierarchical confirmation mechanism to ensure the verifiability of transactions and promote global RWA.

Jin10 data reported on April 28 that a Hong Kong analyst told reporters that looking ahead to long-term development, it is estimated that Yao Cai Securities has its own operational strategy and can extend its securities business. After further initial investment, such as expanding market share and further dropping service fees, other businesses may benefit. If all goes well, the new company after the acquisition will definitely expand its business model compared to the current Yao Cai Securities, and in the future, it may need to benchmark against Futu Holdings. After Ant Group completes the acquisition, it is expected that the price-to-earnings ratio can be around a dozen times; meanwhile, Futu Holdings' valuation has been dropped, and it is estimated that the valuations of the two will gradually converge.

Jin10 data reported on April 25 that Ant Group recently held a shareholder meeting to review and approve the profit distribution proposal. According to the plan, Ant Group will distribute dividends to all shareholders, and employees holding equity incentive tools will also enjoy economic benefits corresponding to the dividends. While continuously enhancing shareholder returns, Ant Group has also maintained a high level of research and development investment over the past three years, with annual R&D investment accounting for more than 10% of revenue, systematically laying out core technologies in artificial intelligence and data elements.

On April 25, Jin10 reported that Ant Group announced the launch of the "PlanA" AI Talent Special Program, recruiting top AI master's and doctoral graduates from world-class universities to strengthen R&D investment in the field of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). The first recruitment presentation was held at the ICLR2025 summit in Singapore. Ant Group CTO He Zhengyu stated at the conference that Ant will firmly invest in AGI technology to solve the problem of AI inclusiveness together with the industry. World-class problems require world-class talent; for top talent, we only have plan A and no plan B.

Jin10 data reported on April 22, Ant Fund launched a one-stop index investment service platform "Index+", which provides broad-based index enhancement products from multiple institutions, and both parties jointly build richer tools and services to meet the long-term allocation needs of different investors.

Gold-backed ETFs are gaining traction as risk aversion heats up. According to data from Ant Fund, user searches for "gold" increased by 206% in the first quarter of this year, with users holding gold ETF funds for an average of 1,570 days and a total of 7.6 million users making regular investments. It is recommended that investors hold gold rationally, low-risk people hold it regularly, and high-risk people diversify their allocation. The growing popularity of the gold-backed ETF market needs to be cautious.

BlockBeats news, on March 2nd, according to F2pool data, based on the current BTCMining difficulty, BTC price of $85580, and electricity cost of $0.06 per kWh, BTCMining Rig Ant S19, Whatsminer M33S+, and Whatsminer M30S+ have reached the breakeven coin price. Ant T19, Whatsminer M30S, and Grayscale

Ant Group issued a company-wide letter to adjust the salary structure to enhance employee income Liquidity and incentivize immediacy. Employees below level 17 will receive a 13th salary, which will be incorporated into the monthly basic salary to increase cash flow; while employees at level 18 and above will have their performance bonuses linked to raise the monthly salary base. Performance stock will be vested quarterly, and from April 1, 2025, employees will receive 1/16 of the stock each quarter.

BlockBeats news, on February 27th, according to F2pool data, based on the current BTC Mining Difficulty and $0.06 per kWh electricity cost, BTC Mining Rig Ant S19, Whatsminer M33S+, and Whatsminer M30S+ have all reached the shutdown coin price.

Obzong stock rose sharply after the afternoon opening on February 19, hitting the limit several times. According to reports, Ant Group recently recruited multiple positions in the field of artificial intelligence, including Algorithm Engineers, R&D Engineers, etc. Obzong staff revealed that the company provides biometric products to Ant Group, but is not very clear about the supply of humanoid robot products.

BlockBeats news, on February 11th, according to F2pool data, Mining Rigs such as Whatsminer M30S, Avalon A1246, Antminer S17 Pro have all reached the shutdown coin price. While Grayscale G7, Hippo H2, Antminer T19

On February 7th, Jin Shi Data reported that on February 6th local time, Ant International, headquartered in Singapore, announced the appointment of current Chief Product Officer Yang Jiangming as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), effective immediately. As the Chief Innovation Officer, he will promote the collaborative development of Ant International's product and technology teams.

On January 20, Jins data, UnionPay International, the Indonesian Payment System Association (ASPI), Ant International, and the Jakarta Branch of the Bank of China Hong Kong announced that, under the guidance of the Central Banks of China and India (Indonesia), they will jointly promote the interconnection of cross-border QR codes between the two countries, significantly improving the cross-border payment experience for people in both countries through a two-way, large-scale open QR code acceptance network.