Ant Group Files ‘ANTCOIN’ Trademark in Hong Kong Amidst Regulatory Uncertainty

Ant Group, the Chinese financial technology giant behind Alipay, has filed a comprehensive trademark application for “ANTCOIN” in Hong Kong. This move signals continued interest in blockchain-based digital assets despite recent regulatory setbacks from Beijing. The filing, done in June with Hong Kong’s Intellectual Property Department, covers an expansive range of financial services including digital currency issuance, blockchain-based transactions, stablecoin infrastructure, and custody of virtual assets.