Ant Group Launches Blockchain Brand ZAN for Web3 Developers

Ant Group launches new blockchain brand ZAN for Web3 developers
ZAN to provide services like issuing real-world assets, KYC, smart contract reviews
Part of Ant Group's plan to separate blockchain business from main financial entity
Comes as Ant Group aims for IPO in Hong Kong after previous plan blocked in 2020
Early partners include HashKey DID which adopted ZAN's eKYC solution

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