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(14 April 2026, Hong Kong) One year ago, Waton Financial (NASDAQ: WTF) made its debut on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between AI innovation and regulated financial infrastructure. Today, as the company celebrates its first anniversary as a listed entity, it announces MOTA—Manager of Trading Agents—a platform that represents a new paradigm in human-AI investment collaboration.Building Infrastructure FirstWhile the AI trading space has been dominated by platforms racing to launch AI features, Waton Financial took a different path. Instead of prioritizing speed to market, the company spent its first year building what matters most in financial services: regulated infrastructure."We made a deliberate choice to build the foundation before the features," said the company in a statement. "Embedded compliance and transparent audit trails—these aren't optional add-ons. They're the foundation that makes sustainable AI-assisted trading possible."This infrastructure-first approach has positioned Waton Financial uniquely in a market where most AI trading platforms operate in regulatory gray zones. As an AI agents holding company, Waton Financial is building the ecosystem that enables sustainable, compliant AI-assisted trading. As global regulators increasingly scrutinize AI-driven financial services, companies building on solid infrastructure are poised to lead the next phase of industry evolution.Introducing MOTA: Manager of Trading AgentsMOTA represents the culmination of Waton Financial's first year of work—a trading agent orchestration platform built on the company's regulated infrastructure.Unlike conventional AI trading tools that promise to "beat the market for you," MOTA is designed around a fundamental principle: AI suggests, you decide.Key features of MOTA include:•Multi-Agent Orchestration: Multiple specialized AI agents work together—each focusing on sentiment analysis, technical signals, fundamental research, or execution optimization—while human investors maintain oversight of the entire system.•Human-in-the-Loop Architecture: Every trading decision flows through human judgment. MOTA aggregates signals, provides analysis, and offers recommendations, but the investor makes the final call.•Built on Solid Infrastructure: Operating with embedded compliance, audit trails, and risk controls—accountability is not an afterthought.•Professional-Grade Tools: Designed for professional investors with actual trading experience, not retail users seeking easy returns.The Missing Conversation in AI TradingThe AI trading industry has been built on a curious omission. Platforms tout model accuracy, backtest results, and alpha generation—but rarely discuss licensing, compliance frameworks, or accountability."When was the last time you asked if your AI trading platform is licensed?" the company asks. "We all want to know the Sharpe ratio and win rate. But questions about regulatory framework and audit trails? Those conversations are conspicuously absent."MOTA is designed to change that conversation. By building on solid infrastructure from day one, the platform offers what most AI trading tools cannot: transparency, accountability, and a clear answer to the question of who is responsible when AI makes a recommendation.Navigating the Evolving Regulatory LandscapeThe timing of MOTA's development aligns with significant shifts in global AI regulation:•United States: The SEC is increasing scrutiny on AI-driven trading decisions, with compliance costs rising for platforms operating without clear regulatory frameworks.•Europe: MiFID II requirements now mandate explainability for AI decisions in financial services, creating challenges for black-box trading systems.•Asia: Hong Kong and Singapore are proactively building AI finance regulatory frameworks, with sandbox programs for compliant tools."The easy money era for AI trading platforms is ending," observed industry analysts. "Companies building on solid infrastructure will have a significant head start. Everyone else will be playing catchup with regulators."What MOTA Is—and Isn'tIn a market saturated with "AI will make you rich" promises, Waton Financial is taking a different approach with clear positioning:MOTA IS:•An orchestration platform for multiple AI trading agents•A human-in-the-loop system where AI augments rather than replaces human judgment•Built with embedded compliance and transparent audit trails•Designed for professional investors with trading experienceMOTA IS NOT:•An "AI beats the market for you" tool•A replacement for human judgment and expertise•A retail trading app for beginners•An unregulated experiment in AI tradingLooking AheadMOTA is scheduled for launch in June 2026. As Waton Financial enters its second year as a listed company, the platform represents not just a product launch but a statement about how AI and finance should intersect."We're not claiming to have solved everything," the company noted. "But we're asking the right questions: What happens when AI makes a bad recommendation? Who's accountable? Can you audit the decision trail? These aren't philosophical questions—they're the foundation of sustainable AI-assisted trading."The boring stuff matters. Especially in finance. And that's exactly where Waton Financial is placing its bet.About Waton FinancialWaton Financial (NASDAQ: WTF) is an AI agents holding company specializing in developing and orchestrating AI-powered trading solutions. Listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in April 2025, the company is building the ecosystem for sustainable AI-assisted investing, serving professional investors across global markets.Media Contact:Email: ir@watonfinancial.comWebsite: www.watonfinancial.comDisclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. This is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.14/04/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.com

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