Ant Group files ‘Antcoin’ trademark as China tightens crypto crackdown

Ant Group has filed to trademark “Antcoin” in Hong Kong through a Cayman Islands subsidiary while Beijing intensifies its crypto crackdown.

Ant Group, the financial technology giant backed by Alibaba, has registered a trademark for “Antcoin” in Hong Kong, signaling a renewed push into blockchain-based finance even as Chinese regulators step up pressure on crypto activity.

According to a Monday report by the Hong Kong Economic Times, Ant Group is “expanding into the fintech arena.” The outlet cites documents showing that the company applied in Hong Kong to register a series of trademarks related to virtual assets, stablecoins and blockchain.

Trademark filings show “Antcoin” was registered on June 18, listing digital currency and blockchain services among its business categories. Domain dispute documents confirm the applicant is a subsidiary of Ant Group Co., establishing a direct link to the fintech powerhouse.

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