OSL Group Secures $300 Million for Global Expansion of Digital Asset Infrastructure
In a remarkable development for the digital asset sector, OSL Group (863.HK), recognized as Asia's leading regulated digital asset platform, has successfully completed a $300 million equity financing round. This financial milestone represents the largest disclosed capital raise in the Asian digital asset sector to date, reflecting strong market confidence in OSL's business model and long-term growth trajectory.
With this fresh capital infusion, OSL Group is poised to further its strategy of international expansion, targeting three core areas to enhance its positioning in the global market:
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Support for Strategic Acquisition Initiatives: OSL aims to drive aggressive global expansion through strategic combinations involving potential licensing agreements, acquisitions, partnerships, and transactions. These efforts are expected to significantly enhance OSL's operational capabilities and market reach, ensuring the company stays ahead of industry trends.
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Development of New Global Business Initiatives: The financing will accelerate OSL's growth in global business and payment networks, including the introduction of payment solutions and stablecoin initiatives. The infrastructure being developed is designed to offer institutional and corporate clients safe, efficient, and seamless cross-border payment solutions that integrate fiat currencies, stablecoins, and key digital assets.
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Strengthening Working Capital: Enhanced working capital will grant OSL further competitive advantages, expanding its reach and coverage while increasing scale and volume to better serve its clientele.
Since the inception of its expansion strategy in late 2023, OSL has executed several transformative acquisitions and expanded its regulatory footprint in key jurisdictions for digital assets. The Group's recognition in capital markets has also grown, achieving a market capitalization exceeding HK$10 billion this year—an encouraging sign of investor confidence in its regulated digital asset platform and scalable international strategy.
Ivan Wong, Chief Financial Officer of OSL Group, commented: "This $300 million capital raise marks a pivotal milestone in our evolution and reflects strong belief in OSL's digital asset strategy and execution. The funding will accelerate our global buildout, particularly in regulated payment infrastructure and access points. As a pioneer in regulated digital assets, OSL is committed to shaping the next chapter of global finance with trust, innovation, and institutional-grade infrastructure."
As the first public, licensed trading platform for digital assets in Hong Kong, OSL continues its commitment to advancing the regulated evolution of the digital asset sector. This funding round underscores the company's leading position as a major provider of Web3 infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
About OSL Group
OSL Group (HKEX 863.HK) is a premier global financial infrastructure platform that bridges traditional finance with the economy of digital assets through blockchain technology. The Group is dedicated to providing efficient, seamless, and compliant financial services to individuals and businesses worldwide.
OSL offers a comprehensive range of regulated services through its licensed platforms, including:
- - 24/7 OTC brokerage with fiat gateways ensuring high liquidity and competitive pricing;
- - Omnibus brokerage solutions enabling traditional financial institutions to integrate digital assets;
- - SOC 2 Type 2 certified custody with insurance protection up to $1 billion;
- - Compliant retail trading channels and wealth management solutions, including upcoming launches of tokenized treasuries and RWAs;
- - Preparations for cross-border payment infrastructure through OSL Pay.
The principles of "Open, Secure, Licensed" guide OSL in its expansion plans, which include reaching new markets in Japan, Australia, Europe, and potentially Southeast Asia, effectively steering the next generation of global financial infrastructure.