In brief
- Ant Group has filed to register the “ANTCOIN” trademark in Hong Kong, covering digital wallets, online payments, and stablecoin services.
- The filing follows the group’s recent crypto and blockchain initiatives, including USDC payment pilots and energy asset tokenization.
- Observers say the move is being done to “protect” the group’s interest and manage risk as it looks to secure a presence in Hong Kong.
Ant Group, China’s largest internet finance company, is reportedly laying the groundwork for a return to digital assets.
The tech giant has applied in Hong Kong to register a series of trademarks related to virtual assets, stablecoins, and blockchain technologies, including one for “ANTCOIN,” according to a Monday report from Hong Kong Economic Times, citing public filings.
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Author: Vince Dioquino
