Waton Financial Limited Forms Crypto Advisory Board to Accelerate its Strategic Expansion into Digital Assets
Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) has announced the formation of a Crypto Advisory Board to guide its strategic expansion into digital assets. The company has appointed Arben Kane, an expert in blockchain infrastructure and Web3 strategies, as the first board member.
Simultaneously, Waton's subsidiary has received a Type 1 license upgrade from Hong Kong's SFC, enabling potential participation in virtual asset trading platforms. The Advisory Board will oversee cryptocurrency initiatives, including the development of a crypto reserve, digital asset treasury, and institutional-grade solutions.
The company plans to develop proprietary AI agent technology and establish digital infrastructure while maintaining compliance standards in the digital asset space.
Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) ha annunciato la creazione di una Crypto Advisory Board per guidare la sua espansione strategica negli asset digitali. Ha nominato Arben Kane, esperto di infrastrutture blockchain e strategie Web3, come primo membro del consiglio. Contemporaneamente, la controllata di Waton ha ottenuto un aggiornamento della licenza di Tipo 1 dalla SFC di Hong Kong, che consente la partecipazione potenziale alle piattaforme di trading di asset virtuali. Il Crypto Advisory Board supervisionerà le iniziative crittografiche, compresi lo sviluppo di una riserva crypto, una tesoreria di asset digitali e soluzioni di livello istituzionale. L'azienda intende sviluppare una tecnologia proprietaria di agenti AI e stabilire infrastrutture digitali, mantenendo al contempo standard di conformità nel settore degli asset digitali.
Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) ha anunciado la creación de un Crypto Advisory Board para guiar su expansión estratégica hacia los activos digitales. Ha designado a Arben Kane, experto en infraestructura blockchain y estrategias Web3, como el primer miembro del consejo. Al mismo tiempo, la filial de Waton ha recibido una actualización de licencia de Tipo 1 por parte de la SFC de Hong Kong, lo que podría permitir su participación en plataformas de negociación de activos virtuales. El Crypto Advisory Board supervisará las iniciativas de criptomonedas, incluyendo el desarrollo de una reserva de cripto, una tesorería de activos digitales y soluciones de nivel institucional. La empresa planea desarrollar una tecnología de agentes IA propietaria y establecer infraestructura digital, manteniendo los estándares de cumplimiento en el ámbito de los activos digitales.
Waton Financial Limited(NASDAQ: WTF)는 디지털 자산으로의 전략적 확장을 안내하기 위한 크립토 어드바이저리 보드를 구성했다고 발표했습니다. Web3 전략 및 블록체인 인프라 분야의 전문가인 아르벤 케인을 보드의 초대 멤버로 임명했습니다. 동시에 Waton의 자회사는 홍콩 증권선물위원회(SFC)로부터 1형 면허 업그레이드를 받아 가상자산 거래 플랫폼에 잠재적으로 참여할 수 있게 되었습니다. 어드바이저리 보드는 암호화폐 이니셔티브를 감독하며, 암호화폐 비축고, 디지털 자산 금고, 기관급 솔루션의 개발을 포함합니다. 회사는 자체 AI 에이전트 기술을 개발하고 디지털 인프라를 구축하되 디지털 자산 영역의 규정 준수 표준을 유지할 계획입니다.
Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) a annoncé la création d’un Conseil consultatif sur les crypto-monnaies pour guider son expansion stratégique vers les actifs numériques. La société a nommé Arben Kane, expert en infrastructure blockchain et stratégies Web3, comme premier membre du conseil. Parallèlement, la filiale de Waton a reçu une mise à niveau de licence de type 1 de la SFC de Hong Kong, permettant une participation potentielle aux plateformes de négociation d’actifs virtuels. Le Conseil consultatif supervisera les initiatives liées à la cryptomonnaie, y compris le développement d’une réserve crypto, d’une trésorerie d’actifs numériques et des solutions de niveau institutionnel. L’entreprise prévoit de développer une technologie d’agents IA propriétaires et de mettre en place une infrastructure numérique tout en respectant les normes de conformité dans l’espace des actifs numériques.
Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) hat die Gründung eines Crypto Advisory Board angekündigt, um die strategische Expansion in digitale Vermögenswerte zu lenken. Das Unternehmen hat Arben Kane, einen Experten für Blockchain-Infrastruktur und Web3-Strategien, zum ersten Vorstandsmitglied ernannt. Gleichzeitig erhielt die Tochtergesellschaft von Waton eine Type-1-Lizenzaufwertung von Hongkongs SFC, die eine potenzielle Teilnahme an Plattformen für den Handel mit virtuellen Vermögenswerten ermöglicht. Das Advisory Board wird Kryptoinitiativen überwachen, darunter die Entwicklung einer Krypto-Reserve, einer Treasury für digitale Vermögenswerte und institutionelle Lösungen. Das Unternehmen plant die Entwicklung proprietärer KI-Agententechnologien und den Aufbau digitaler Infrastruktur bei gleichzeitiger Einhaltung der Compliance-Standards im Bereich der digitalen Vermögenswerte.
Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) أعلنت عن تشكيل مجلس استشاري للعملات المشفرة لتوجيه توسيعها الاستراتيجي نحو الأصول الرقمية. وقد عيّنت أربن كاين، خبير هيكلية البلوك تشين واستراتيجيات الويب 3، كأول عضو في المجلس. وفي الوقت نفسه، حصلت الشركة التابعة لواتون على ترقية رخصة من النوع 1 من هيئة السلوك المالي في هونغ كونغ (SFC)، مما يتيح احتمالية المشاركة في منصات تداول الأصول الافتراضية. سيشرف المجلس الاستشاري على مبادرات التشفير، بما في ذلك تطوير احتياطي العملة المشفرة وخزينة الأصول الرقمية وحلول بمستوى مؤسسي. تخطط الشركة لتطوير تكنولوجيا وكيل ذكاء اصطناعي مملوكة وتأسيس بنية تحتية رقمية مع الحفاظ على معايير الامتثال في فضاء الأصول الرقمية.
Waton Financial Limited（NASDAQ: WTF）宣布组建一个加密咨询委员会，以指引其在数字资产领域的战略扩张。公司任命了在区块链基础设施和Web3策略方面的专家Arben Kane为首位董事会成员。与此同时，Waton的子公司获得香港证监会（SFC）的一次性1类牌照升级，使其有可能参与虚拟资产交易平台。咨询委员会将监管加密货币计划，包括建立加密储备、数字资产金库和机构级解决方案。公司计划开发专有的AI代理人技术并建立数字基础设施，同时在数字资产领域保持合规标准。
- Received Type 1 license upgrade from Hong Kong SFC for virtual asset trading
- Appointed experienced blockchain expert Arben Kane to lead crypto initiatives
- Potential new revenue streams through digital asset market expansion
- Strategic positioning for both traditional and digital asset opportunities
- Early stage of crypto strategy implementation with only one board member
- Entering highly competitive and volatile digital asset market
- Regulatory uncertainties in crypto space could affect expansion plans
HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) (“Waton” or the “Company”), a provider of securities brokerage and financial technology services, today announced the formation of a Crypto Advisory Board (the “Advisory Board”). The Advisory Board will guide Waton’s strategic expansion into cryptocurrencies and strengthen the Company’s efforts to lead in the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.
The Advisory Board will oversee and evaluate all cryptocurrency initiatives, including the development of a crypto reserve, digital asset treasury and institutional-grade solutions for clients seeking exposure to cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets. In addition to providing strategic guidance, the Advisory Board will uphold high standards of innovation, transparency and compliance across all digital asset operations. As the Company’s crypto strategy evolves, additional industry experts are expected to join the Advisory Board to broaden its expertise. Concurrently, Waton’s wholly owned subsidiary, Waton Securities International Limited, has received approval for its Type 1 license upgrade from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong, enabling potential participation in virtual asset trading platforms (VATPs) and crypto-related offerings in Hong Kong.
The Company has appointed Arben Kane as the first member of the Advisory Board to spearhead this initiative. Mr. Kane brings deep expertise from his leadership roles at Incentiv, where he advanced blockchain infrastructure development, and at Pegasus Capital, where he designed Web3 investment strategies for institutional clients. The Company anticipates that his proven track record in cryptocurrency treasury management, decentralized finance innovation and AI-integrated blockchain solutions will position him to help Waton unlock new revenue streams and develop its competitive advantage in digital asset markets.
“We are pleased to welcome Arben to guide our digital asset expansion,” said Tony Zhou, Chairman of Waton Financial Limited. “We are seeking to develop our proprietary AI agent technology, establish digital infrastructure, and cultivate a unique competitive advantage in the digital asset space. Together with the Advisory Board’s expertise and our enhanced regulatory capabilities, we believe we will be well-positioned to deliver innovative solutions that may provide clients with seamless access to both traditional and emerging digital asset opportunities, while maintaining institutional-grade standards.”
About Waton Financial Limited
Waton Financial Limited is a holding company registered in the British Virgin Islands, conducting business primarily through its wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong. Waton offers comprehensive financial services, including securities brokerage, asset management, and software licensing to retail and institutional investors. Driven by technology and a customer-centric philosophy, Waton is committed to delivering innovative and reliable financial solutions.
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