AirNet Technology's Chief Research & Innovation Advisor, Professor Yu Xiong, Elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

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AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE) announced that Professor Yu Xiong, the company's Chief Research & Innovation Advisor, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in the UK.

Professor Xiong, who leads the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications (SABMA), is recognized for his pioneering research in digital innovation and Web3 technologies. His contributions include a groundbreaking study in Nature Communications about Bitcoin's climate impact, and his expertise spans digital assets, blockchain, and metaverse applications.

BEIJING, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AirNet Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: ANTE) ("AirNet" or the "Company") proudly congratulates its Chief Research & Innovation Advisor, Professor Yu Xiong, on his election as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. The Academy of Social Sciences is the UK's national academy for academics, practitioners and learned societies in the social sciences. This fellowship recognizes his pioneering research in digital innovation, particularly in the Web3 space.

A recognized scholar on the societal impact of new technologies, Professor Xiong's research offers important insights into the future of the digital economy. He heads the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications (SABMA) and co-authored a pioneering study in Nature Communications quantifying the climate impact of Bitcoin. As Chief Research & Innovation Advisor of the Company, Professor Xiong's expertise in the practical implications of digital assets, blockchain, and the metaverse provides valuable guidance to AirNet.

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FAQ

Who is Professor Yu Xiong and what is his role at AirNet Technology (NASDAQ:ANTE)?

Professor Yu Xiong serves as the Chief Research & Innovation Advisor at AirNet Technology, providing expertise in digital assets, blockchain, and metaverse applications.

What achievement did AirNet Technology's advisor receive in September 2025?

Professor Yu Xiong was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, the UK's national academy for academics, practitioners, and learned societies in social sciences.

What research contributions has Professor Yu Xiong made in the blockchain field?

Professor Xiong leads the Surrey Academy for Blockchain and Metaverse Applications (SABMA) and co-authored a pioneering study in Nature Communications about Bitcoin's climate impact.

What areas of expertise does Professor Yu Xiong bring to AirNet Technology (ANTE)?

Professor Xiong brings expertise in digital innovation, Web3 technologies, digital assets, blockchain, and metaverse applications, providing valuable guidance to AirNet Technology.