In a landmark development for Asia’s digital asset industry, Hong Kong-based OSL Group has secured $300 million in equity funding — the region’s largest publicly disclosed crypto capital raise to date. The move comes just days before the city’s new stablecoin legislation comes into effect on August 1, 2025.
💡 Key Highlights
- $300 million equity raise to support global growth and regulatory compliance.
- Proceeds will fund stablecoin infrastructure, licensing in new markets, and payment network development.
- The share sale was priced at a 15.3% discount, leading to a 10% stock drop on the announcement.
- Coincides with Hong Kong’s LEAP framework, which prioritizes stablecoin and tokenized asset regulation.
Funding Fuels Global Growth, RegTech, and Payment Innovation
OSL Group (HKEX: 0863.HK) said the raised capital would accelerate its international expansion strategy. Key initiatives include:
- Building regulated stablecoin infrastructure,
- Securing licenses in new jurisdictions,
- Launching a compliant global payment network.
“The funding will accelerate our global build-out — particularly in regulated stablecoin infrastructure and compliant payment rails,” said Ivan Wong, CFO of OSL Group.
Despite the share placement being offered at HK$14.90 — 15.3% below Thursday’s closing price — the company’s stock remains up over 120% year-to-date, underlining growing investor interest in crypto-related equities.
Investor Sentiment Soars Despite Market Volatility
This record-breaking raise comes at a time of heightened interest in crypto equities, even as Hong Kong’s Monetary Authority (HKMA) cautions against “excessive exuberance” in stablecoin markets. Still, institutional appetite continues to grow, with OSL standing at the center of the region’s evolving regulatory and fintech ecosystem.
OSL, which pivoted fully into digital assets in 2023, now holds:
- A licensed crypto exchange in Australia,
- Acquisitions completed in Japan and Europe,
- Strategic investments in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, including tokenized bonds, equities, and commodities.
Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Overhaul: LEAP Framework & Stablecoin Law
The timing of OSL’s raise aligns with Hong Kong’s second major policy statement on virtual assets. The new LEAP framework (Legal clarity, Ecosystem growth, Adoption, and People) will guide future digital asset development in the region.
Under LEAP, the city will:
- Launch a stablecoin licensing regime from August 1, 2025,
- Regulate tokenized bonds, ETFs, and government securities,
- Enable secondary market trading of tokenized products on licensed platforms,
- Expand tokenization into metals, renewables, and real estate.
OSL’s Strategic Moves: From Toncoin to Interactive Brokers
OSL has continued to broaden its reach and partnerships:
- In 2023, it integrated Toncoin (TON) into its OTC trading services to serve institutional clients.
- Partnered with Interactive Brokers to offer crypto trading for retail investors in Hong Kong.
These moves solidify OSL’s reputation as a leader in compliant, institutional-grade crypto solutions in Asia and beyond.
Crypto’s Broader Impact on Hong Kong’s Economy
Interestingly, the growing crypto sector is also affecting Hong Kong’s housing market. Professionals in digital assets and hedge funds are helping sustain the city’s rental market, filling gaps left by traditional sectors that remain under pressure.
Conclusion: A New Chapter for Regulated Crypto in Asia
With $300 million in fresh capital, a clear regulatory roadmap, and deep institutional partnerships, OSL Group is poised to lead Hong Kong’s emergence as a global fintech and digital asset powerhouse.
As the stablecoin law comes into force on August 1, OSL’s strategic positioning couldx give it a first-mover advantage in the regulated crypto payment and asset tokenization space.
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