China Financial Leasing to create crypto-AI platform after raising $11 million

Key points:

• China Financial Leasing has raised $11,1 million through a share placement with Innoval Capital.
• The platform will combine AI and blockchain, covering BTC, ETH, stablecoins, NFTs, DeFi, RWA, and DePIN.
• After the announcement, the company’s shares rose 25% and its market capitalization reached $71,3 million.

Hong Kong-based investment company China Financial Leasing Group has raised $11,1 million (86,7 million Hong Kong dollars) to create an investment platform combining artificial intelligence and digital asset technologies.

According to a statement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the funds will come from Innoval Capital, an investment company based in the British Virgin Islands. A total of 69,38 million shares will be issued at 1,25 Hong Kong dollars per share. This represents approximately 20% of the company’s current capital and 16,7% after the placement.

New Crypto-AI platform

The funds will be used to create the Crypto-AI platform, a new generation investment ecosystem that combines AI and blockchain to improve trading and asset management efficiency.

The platform will cover a wide range of digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, NFTs, DeFi, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs).

“We see significant potential in merging AI with digital assets to create a smarter, more efficient investment ecosystem,” said Moore Xin Jin, the CEO of Antalpha Platform Holding Company and head of Innoval Capital, which manages more than $1,6 billion in assets.

Share growth and investor interest

Following the announcement, China Financial Leasing’s shares rose 25%, with market capitalization reaching $71,3 million.

Investors responded positively to the company’s strategy of combining traditional finance with innovations in AI and cryptocurrencies. Management emphasizes that the project is in line with the Hong Kong government’s policy of developing regulated digital platforms.

Hong Kong strengthens its position in the digital asset sector

Since August 2025, Hong Kong has had a new licensing regime for stablecoins. Issuers are required to obtain permission from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), ensure reserves, segregate funds, provide transparent reporting, and comply with AML/KYC standards.

At the same time, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has tightened the rules for storing assets on licensed crypto exchanges. Platforms are now required to increase the proportion of assets held in cold wallets, implement independent custodial management, and continuously monitor cyber threats.

Banks have also faced restrictions. Sebastian Paredes, the head of DBS Hong Kong, said that the new rules effectively block trading in stablecoin derivatives due to stricter AML and KYC requirements.

Despite this, Hong Kong continues to develop infrastructure for digital assets, DeFi projects, and innovative financial products.