ANT.FUN has completed the acquisition of WhalePay, a centralized wallet and payment product, as announced on October 28. WhalePay, known for its centralized wallet, payment, and card issuance services, had previously secured multi-million dollar funding, including investments from former MEXC executives. The acquisition will see ANT.FUN and WhalePay integrate technical resources to enhance product usability and stability, with future developments focusing on wealth management and asset management functions. The acquisition aims to bolster ANT.FUN's capabilities in asset management and wealth services, leveraging WhalePay's existing user base and business resources. The integration will also support the x402 protocol, aligning with ANT.FUN's strategic goals to expand its financial service offerings.