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Waton Financial Limited Appoints Junfeng Qin as Lead Web3 Scientist to Drive Development of Next-Generation Brokerage Systems for Traditional and Digital Assets
HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) (“Waton” or the “Company”), a provider of securities brokerage and
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[{"type":"text","content":"HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waton Financial Limited (NASDAQ: WTF) (“Waton” or the “Company”), a provider of securities brokerage and financial technology services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Junfeng Qin as Lead Web3 Scientist. In this newly created role, Mr. Qin will spearhead the development of next-generation brokerage systems designed to seamlessly integrate traditional securities with emerging digital asset markets, advancing Waton’s mission to deliver innovative, AI and Web3-enabled financial infrastructure for global investors. This strategic hire is expected to be a pivotal step in strengthening Waton’s leadership team and advancing its long-term growth strategy. By building an integrated, next-generation brokerage infrastructure system that bridges traditional securities with the digital asset markets, Waton is positioning itself to capture new revenue opportunities, expand its client base, and become a provider of cutting-edge solutions in Asia’s rapidly transforming financial services landscape. With more than 17 years of experience in developing innovative trading systems, Mr. Qin brings deep technological expertise and a strong understanding of financial market infrastructure. He is expected to play a central role in advancing solutions that help brokers bridge the gap between conventional securities trading and the growing demand for secure, efficient, and regulated access to digital assets. His appointment reflects the Company’s conviction that the future of financial services lies in the seamless convergence of traditional and digital markets. As regulators, investors, and institutions increasingly embrace tokenized securities, blockchain adoption and digital asset integration, Waton aims to help shape how brokers and financial institutions adapt to this paradigm shift. “Mr. Qin's appointment marks an important milestone in our mission to empower brokers and other financial market players to revolutionize their service offerings, embrace new asset classes and provide clients with innovative tools for navigating both established and emerging markets,” said Tony Zhou, Chairman of Waton Financial Limited. “We believe his expertise in building intelligent trading systems will help elevate our capabilities to the forefront of the industry. Mr. Qin will work closely with our future Chief AI...