Globenewswire·2025-10-11 13:49Core Insights - Prestige Wealth Inc. plans to change its name to Aurelion Inc. after approval and is raising $100 million through a private placement and $50 million in senior debt financing led by Antalpha [1] - The Aurelion Treasury will be fully denominated in Tether Gold (XAUt) to enhance resilience and transparency [1][2] Investment Details - Antalpha is investing approximately $43 million in Aurelion's PIPE financing, acquiring controlling voting rights [1][5] - Other qualified investors include Kiara Capital, contributing $6 million, and Tether, contributing $15 million [5] - Post-transaction, Antalpha will hold about 32.4% of Aurelion's shares, representing 73.1% of voting rights [5] Strategic Rationale - The investment marks a new phase for Antalpha's Reserve 2.0 strategy, focusing on scaling Tether Gold (XAUt) reserves through institutional-grade infrastructure and governance [3] - Gold has historically provided a hedge against macroeconomic volatility and political uncertainty, reinforcing the value of blockchain-based gold [3][4] Tether Gold Overview - Tether Gold (XAUt) is backed by 100% physical gold and has accumulated approximately 7 tons of gold since its launch in 2020, ensuring institutional-level transparency and liquidity [4][10] - Aurelion aims to use Tether Gold as its sole treasury asset to stabilize volatility and enhance collateral resilience [4] Future Plans - Antalpha plans to enhance the liquidity and service offerings of Tether Gold through the Antalpha RWA Hub [2][11] - Aurelion will continue to engage in wealth and asset management services while leveraging the stability of physical gold [9]