Aurelion Announces US$2 Million Follow-on Investment from Antalpha to Support Digital Gold Strategy

Antalpha's voting rights are expected to reach approximately 78.8% upon completion, increasing its existing control.

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Aurelion (AURE) has secured approximately US$2 million in additional equity investment from its controlling shareholder, Antalpha (ANTA), under a subscription agreement. Antalpha's subsidiary will subscribe for 952,381 newly issued Class B ordinary shares at US$2.10 each, with proceeds for working capital and operating expenses.

Upon completion, Antalpha's ownership is expected to rise from 31.7% to approximately 33.4%, based on outstanding shares/pre-funded warrants, and its voting power from approximately 77.5% to approximately 78.8%. Closing is expected as soon as practicable, subject to customary conditions and a December 21, 2026 long-stop date. The investment follows approximately US$150 million of financing completed in October 2025, including a US$100 million PIPE, or private investment in public equity, and a US$50 million senior debt facility. That financing enabled Aurelion to acquire approximately US$134 million of Tether Gold.

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• Major pointApproximately US$150 million financing completed in October 2025 supported Aurelion's digital gold treasury strategy. 3.6× market cap
• Major pointApproximately US$134 million of Tether Gold acquired using the earlier financing. 3.2× market cap
• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Approximately US$2 million in additional equity funding secured from Antalpha, with closing still pending. 4.8% of market cap
• Minor pointTechnology and risk-management infrastructure development continues around tokenized gold.

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• Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.952,381 new Class B ordinary shares at US$2.10 each will dilute existing holders upon subscription completion.
• Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Antalpha's voting power is expected to rise from approximately 77.5% to approximately 78.8%, further concentrating control.
• Minor pointDecember 21, 2026 long-stop date applies to the subscription, which remains pending closing.
• Minor pointUS$50 million senior debt facility formed part of the October 2025 financing.

Key Figures

Additional equity investment: Approximately US$2 million Newly issued shares: 952,381 Class B ordinary shares Subscription price: US$2.10 per share +3 more

Additional equity investment

Approximately US$2 million

Antalpha subscription in Aurelion

Newly issued shares

952,381 Class B ordinary shares

Shares to be subscribed by Antalpha’s subsidiary

Subscription price

US$2.10 per share

Class B ordinary shares

Post-subscription ownership

Approximately 33.4%

Antalpha’s expected shareholding upon completion

Post-subscription voting rights

Approximately 78.8%

Antalpha’s expected voting power upon completion

Long-stop date

December 21, 2026

Subscription closing deadline, subject to customary conditions

Historical Context

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   Q2 revenue fell, and a fair-value loss on Aurelion-held gold contributed to Antalpha’s operating loss.

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Key Terms

private investment in public equity (pipe), senior debt facility, pre-funded warrants

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private investment in public equity (pipe) financial

"a US$100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by Antalpha"

A private investment in public equity (PIPE) is when a publicly traded company sells new shares or instruments that can become shares directly to a small group of private investors instead of through the open market. Think of it like a company taking a private loan from a few investors rather than holding a big public sale; it raises cash fast but can dilute existing owners and signal either financial need or strong backing by informed investors.

senior debt facility financial

"a US$50 million senior debt facility"

A senior debt facility is a major loan or credit line that has first claim on a company’s cash and assets if the company can’t pay its bills. Investors care because this priority makes senior debt less risky than other loans or bonds, affecting the company’s borrowing cost and how losses are shared in distress — like a first mortgage that gets paid before other claims.

pre-funded warrants financial

"based on the Aurelion's outstanding shares/pre-funded warrants"

Pre-funded warrants are financial instruments that give investors the right to purchase a company's stock at a set price, but with most or all of the purchase price paid upfront. They function like a coupon or gift card for stock, allowing investors to buy shares later at a fixed price, which can be beneficial if they want to avoid future price increases. This makes them important for investors seeking flexibility and certainty in their investment plans.

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Additional equity investment builds on Aurelion's US$150 million financing in 2025 and continued development of its digital gold infrastructure.

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurelion Inc. (NASDAQ: AURE) ("Aurelion" or the "Company"), a digital gold infrastructure company, today announced that it has secured approximately US$2 million in additional equity investment from Antalpha Platform Holding Company (NASDAQ: ANTA) ("Antalpha"), its existing controlling shareholder and strategic investor. Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, Antalpha's subsidiary will subscribe for 952,381 newly issued Class B ordinary shares of Aurelion at a price of US$2.10 per share, and the proceeds shall be used for working capital and operating expenses. The investment represents continued support for Aurelion as the Company advances its digital gold strategy and develops its technology and risk management infrastructure around tokenized gold.

Antalpha currently holds 31.7% of the ordinary shares of Aurelion's issued and outstanding shares, based on the Aurelion's outstanding shares/pre-funded 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, based on the Company's outstanding shares/pre-funded warrants,representing approximately 78.8% of Aurelion's total voting rights.

The additional investment follows Aurelion's approximately US$150 million financing completed in October 2025, which included a US$100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) led by Antalpha and a US$50 million senior debt facility. The financing enabled Aurelion to establish its Tether Gold (XAU₮) treasury strategy and acquire approximately US$134 million of XAU₮, marking a significant milestone in the Company's transition toward a digital gold-focused business.

Since establishing its digital gold treasury, Aurelion has continued to develop its business around tokenized gold, with a focus on risk management, technology infrastructure and the potential for more productive institutional use of on-chain gold. The Company aims to combine the characteristics of physical gold with blockchain technology to support new applications and opportunities in the digital asset ecosystem.

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'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."

"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."

The foregoing description of the Subscription Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement, which will be furnished as an exhibit to a Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Aurelion

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. Through its technology-driven approach, Aurelion seeks to contribute to the responsible development and broader adoption of digital gold and tokenized asset solutions.

About Antalpha

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.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements are based on assumptions and assessments made by Aurelion in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, future developments and other factors it believes appropriate. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future and the factors described in the context of such forward-looking statements in this announcement could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although it is believed that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to be correct, and you are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as at the date of this announcement.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to: changes in general economic, business, industry and market conditions, including interest rates and the price of gold; changes in applicable laws and regulations, including with respect to cryptocurrencies, stablecoin ecosystems and decentralized finance protocols; the Company's ability to access additional capital and to attract and retain qualified personnel; changes in the price of digital assets, including XAU₮, and in the price correlation between stablecoins and their pegged assets; risks associated with holding digital assets, including price volatility, limited liquidity and trading volumes, susceptibility to market abuse and manipulation, compliance and internal control failures at exchanges, and other risks inherent in their electronic, virtual-form and decentralized nature; the possibility of greater fraud, security failures or operational problems on digital asset trading venues compared to more established asset classes, and any malfunction, breakdown or abandonment of underlying blockchain protocols or other technological difficulties that may prevent access to or use of digital assets; the fluctuation of the Company's operating results, including because it may be required to account for its digital assets at fair value; limitations on the Company's ability to time the price of its digital asset purchases; potential subjection to corporate alternative minimum tax due to unrealized fair value gains on digital asset holdings; legal, commercial, regulatory and technical uncertainty regarding digital assets, including the possibility that regulators reclassify any digital assets the Company holds as a security or a "cash item," causing it to be in violation of securities laws or to be classified as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940; competition from other digital asset treasury companies and financial products related to gold; elevation of rehypothecation risk in times of changing market conditions; risks arising from the use of third-party custodians for digital assets, including loss of direct control and dependence on such custodians' security practices and operational integrity, and the potential loss of digital assets as a result of custodian insolvency, insider theft, or security breaches; and risks associated with the Company's participation in the XAUE protocol, including fluctuation of the XAU₮ to XAUE exchange ratio, counterparty default risk in connection with institutional lending activities, smart contract vulnerabilities or failures, the performance and operational integrity of the protocol's issuer, participants and service providers, potential liquidity constraints on the redemption of XAUE, and other risks identified in the XAUE protocol's risk disclosure statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

Contacts

Investor Contact: ir@aurelion.com

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What are the terms of Antalpha's follow-on investment in Aurelion?

Antalpha's subsidiary will subscribe for 952,381 newly issued Class B ordinary shares at US$2.10 per share, providing approximately US$2 million in equity investment. Aurelion will use the proceeds for working capital and operating expenses.

When is Antalpha's investment in Aurelion expected to close?

The subscription is expected to close as soon as practicable, subject to customary closing conditions and a long-stop date of December 21, 2026.