Ant Financial clarifies: Only held discussions with Hainan Huateng on RWA, did not reach a cooperation.

Today, Ant Group issued a statement to debunk rumors: Ant Group has only had very preliminary and exploratory discussions with Hainan Huatie regarding RWA, and has not reached any formal cooperation agreements, business arrangements, or substantial project implementation. In addition, there are some companies in the market recently using hot concepts such as "RWA" and "stablecoin" for speculation, implying false cooperation with Ant Group. Investors and partners are advised to carefully discern market rumors and pay attention to investment risks. Ant Group also states that we reserve the right to pursue legal action against any unauthorized use of our name for improper promotion. Ant Group is committed to compliant innovation, and any significant developments will be disclosed in a timely manner through official channels.