Ant International refutes reporting Circle partnership, but stablecoin ambitions remain clear

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Ant International, the overseas arm of Ant Group, has refuted reports that it is in talks with Circle Internet Financial to integrate USDC stablecoin into its blockchain platform. They also said in June that Ant International is pursuing stablecoin licensing in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Luxembourg. Although Ant International has denied reports of a partnership with Circle, its ambitions and active positioning in the stablecoin sector are undeniable. On June 12, 2025, Ant International announced plans to expand its stablecoin operations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Luxembourg. Ant International confirmed it would immediately apply for a stablecoin issuer license once Hong Kong’s new regulations take effect in August.