Ant Digits has officially dismissed recent speculation linking the company to a potential partnership with Hainan Huatie involving real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins.
In a statement issued this week, the fintech subsidiary of Ant Group clarified that while preliminary conversations between the two entities have taken place, no formal agreements, business arrangements, or concrete project implementations have been established.
This clarification comes amid a surge in rumours circulating within the digital asset sector, where some market players have allegedly exaggerated or fabricated associations with Ant Digits to capitalize on investor excitement around emerging technologies like RWA and stablecoins. The company emphasized that any claims implying such partnerships are misleading and not grounded in fact.
Ant Digits: No formal cooperation agreement has been reached with Hainan Huatie on RWA and stablecoins
Ant Digits issued an announcement, “Recently, we have noticed rumors in the market that Ant Digits and Hainan Huatie are discussing cooperation on RWA and stablecoins, which …
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To address these concerns, Ant Digits urged investors and business partners to rely only on verified sources of information and remain cautious of unsubstantiated market chatter.
“Certain companies are using our name without authorization to falsely suggest collaboration and boost their market image,”
the company stated, warning of the potential risks such misinformation poses to investors and stakeholders.
In light of these misleading claims, Ant Digits reiterated its intent to take legal action against any entity using its brand or name for unauthorized publicity. The company also reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to compliance and innovation, promising that any material developments will be announced transparently through official channels.
Meanwhile, the broader Ant Group is making its strategic moves in the digital asset space. On June 12, a company spokesperson confirmed that Ant Group’s international arm is preparing to apply for a stablecoin issuance license in Hong Kong once the city’s new Stablecoin Ordinance takes effect in August 2025. According to sources cited in the report, the Singapore-based unit plans to apply for a stablecoin issuer license in Hong Kong as soon as the city’s new Stablecoins Ordinance takes effect in August.
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