OSL Secures $300M to Develop Stablecoin and Payment Systems

TheCryptoTimesPublicado em 2025-07-25Última atualização em 2025-07-25

Hong Kong based digital asset firm OSL Group has secured $300 million in equity funding to accelerate development of its stablecoin and payment infrastructure. The funding represents the largest publicly disclosed equity investment in Asia’s digital asset sector so far.

In a July 25 post on X, OSL confirmed the capital will support its global expansion while solidifying its status as a top regulated crypto platform. The company’s market capitalization recently crossed HK$10 billion, reflecting renewed investor confidence in OSL’s long-term growth strategy.

Besides expanding reach, OSL plans to use the funding to build fast, secure, and compliant payment solutions that integrate fiat, stablecoins, and digital assets. These efforts are aimed at meeting the increasing demand from institutions for Web3 infrastructure, not just in Asia, but around the globe.

OSL’s Global Acquisitions and Licensing Strategy

OSL has accelerated its international expansion through strategic acquisitions across key markets. The group recently acquired Canada’s Banxa, Indonesia’s Evergreen Crest, and Japanese exchange CoinBest, which has been rebranded as OSL Japan.

Additionally, OSL is in the process of applying for essential licenses in major digital asset jurisdictions. With these strategic moves, the company is becoming a key player in the regulated crypto services.

OSL’s CFO, Ivan Wong, confirmed that the company is pursuing additional licenses in major digital asset jurisdictions to support institutional-grade services globally. 

The funding comes amid broader growth in cryptocurrency institutional adoption, with traditional financial services increasingly integrating digital asset capabilities for cross-border payments and treasury management.

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