Antalpha Increases Investment in Aurelion with US$2 Million Share Subscription

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Antalpha is investing US$2 million to subscribe to nearly one million new Class B shares of Aurelion.
The transaction will increase Antalpha's ownership stake in Aurelion to approximately 33.4%.
Aurelion utilizes blockchain technology to support its digital gold treasury strategy around on-chain gold.

Antalpha expands Aurelion stake

Antalpha Platform Holding Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Antalpha Capital (HK) Limited, has entered into a share subscription agreement with Aurelion Inc. Under the agreement, Antalpha will subscribe for 952,381 newly issued Class B ordinary shares of Aurelion at a price of US$2.10 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds to Aurelion of approximately US$2 million. The Subscription is expected to close as soon as practicable, subject to customary closing conditions and a long-stop date of December 21, 2026.

Antalpha currently holds 31.7% of the ordinary shares of Aurelion’s issued and outstanding shares, based on Aurelion’s outstanding shares, pre-funded warrants, and primary warrants, representing approximately 77.5% of Aurelion’s total voting power. Upon completion of the subscription, Antalpha is expected to hold approximately 33.4% of Aurelion’s issued and outstanding shares, representing approximately 78.8% of Aurelion’s total voting rights.

Executive perspectives on the agreement

“Increasing our investment in Aurelion reflects our continued confidence in its strategy and the long-term potential of tokenized gold,” said Paul Liang, Chief Financial Officer of Antalpha. “Aurelion’s focus on digital gold infrastructure complements our expertise in financing and risk management. Through this additional commitment, we are supporting the development of practical institutional applications for tokenized gold, with disciplined execution and long-term shareholder value as our priorities.”

“Antalpha’s continued support as our controlling shareholder reinforces its commitment to Aurelion’s next phase of development,” said Frank Zheng, Chief Executive Officer of Aurelion. “Upon closing, this investment would provide additional financial flexibility as we advance our digital gold business. Our focus is on building the technology and risk-management capabilities that institutions need to use tokenized gold with confidence.”

Company background and operations

Antalpha is a leading fintech company specializing in providing financing, technology, and risk management solutions to the Web3 industry. Antalpha offers Bitcoin supply chain and margin loans through the Antalpha Prime technology platform, which allows customers to originate and manage their digital assets loans, as well as monitor collateral positions with near real-time data. Building on this foundation, Antalpha is also exploring AI-powered tools to help users navigate the digital asset space more effectively.

Aurelion is a publicly listed company building a digital gold risk and technology infrastructure around XAU₮, on-chain gold backed by physical LBMA bars. Combining the characteristics of physical gold with the efficiency of blockchain technology, XAU₮ serves as the foundation of Aurelion’s digital gold treasury strategy. The Company is committed to the prudent management and efficient utilization of its proprietary digital gold holdings, while providing risk management and technical support for selected tokenized gold initiatives.

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