COINPAYMENTS and OSL Forge Alliance to Unlock Asia's Crypto Market

HONG KONG, March 27, 2026 – Global cryptocurrency payment processor COINPAYMENTS today announced a landmark partnership with OSL Group (863.HK), a leading regulated virtual asset platform in Asia. The collaboration is designed to significantly accelerate COINPAYMENTS' expansion across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, aiming to bridge the gap between the burgeoning digital asset economy and mainstream commercial activity.

Under the terms of the agreement, COINPAYMENTS will gain access to OSL Group's extensive local payment rails and fiat off-ramping infrastructure. This integration will enable the payment giant, which has processed over $50 billion in transactions since 2013, to offer a seamless and compliant solution for businesses across Asia to accept cryptocurrency and convert it into local fiat currencies.

The announcement, strategically timed ahead of the Japan Grand Prix where COINPAYMENTS executives will be meeting regional partners, signals a major push into a market experiencing unprecedented growth in digital currency adoption.

The Regulatory Advantage: Navigating Asia's Complex Crypto Landscape

A key pillar of the partnership is OSL Group's strong regulatory standing. As a Hong Kong-listed company holding one of the city's first licenses from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) for virtual asset services, OSL provides a level of compliance and institutional credibility that is rare in the industry. For COINPAYMENTS, aligning with a regulated entity is a strategic masterstroke in a region characterized by a patchwork of evolving legal frameworks.

By leveraging OSL’s regulated infrastructure, COINPAYMENTS can offer its services with greater confidence, assuring merchants of its commitment to security and regulatory adherence. This move is critical as governments in key APAC hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan intensify their oversight of the digital asset space, making compliance a prerequisite for long-term success.

"Partnering with OSL Group marks a pivotal milestone in our global expansion strategy," said Ali Rafi, Group CEO of COINPAYMENTS. "By combining our industry-leading payment gateway with OSL's regulated infrastructure, we are bridging the gap between digital assets and traditional commerce in one of the world's most dynamic financial hubs. We are excited to empower businesses across Asia to embrace the future of finance with the speed and confidence that the COINPAYMENTS brand is known for."

Unlocking Mainstream Commerce: The Practical Mechanics

Beyond high-level strategy, the partnership promises tangible benefits for merchants on the ground. The integration with OSL's local payment rails and fiat off-ramping capabilities directly addresses one of the primary friction points for businesses considering crypto adoption: converting digital assets into usable cash.

Effectively, a merchant in Japan or Hong Kong using COINPAYMENTS will be able to accept a payment in a cryptocurrency like Bitcoin or a stablecoin and have it settled quickly and efficiently into Japanese Yen or Hong Kong Dollars in their bank account. This removes the complexity and volatility risk that often deters small and medium-sized enterprises from entering the crypto space.

This focus on providing practical, institutional-grade tools is central to the mission, according to COINPAYMENTS' newly appointed Head of Strategic Partnerships for Asia, Alexander von Kaldenberg. "Asia is at the forefront of the digital asset revolution and our partnership with OSL Group allows us to meet this surging demand head-on," he stated. "By leveraging OSL's local, robust payment rails, we are removing the friction points for merchants looking to adopt crypto payments. This isn't just about expansion; it's about providing local businesses with the institutional-grade tools they need to thrive in a digital-first economy."

A Partnership Forged by Acquisition

The alliance between COINPAYMENTS and OSL Group was not formed in a vacuum. It represents the strategic culmination of OSL's recent M&A activity, most notably its acquisition of the global Web3 payment infrastructure provider Banxa in January 2026. Banxa was a long-standing partner of COINPAYMENTS, and its integration into the OSL ecosystem laid the essential groundwork for this new, expanded collaboration.

OSL's acquisition of Banxa significantly broadened its global regulatory footprint and payment network, creating powerful synergies that are now being leveraged. The move is indicative of a broader industry trend toward consolidation, where key infrastructure players are building comprehensive, end-to-end ecosystems that combine regulatory compliance, payment processing, and liquidity provision.

Eugene Cheung, Chief Commercial Officer of OSL Group, highlighted this connection. "This collaboration highlights the strategic synergy following OSL's acquisition of Banxa, and reinforces our commitment to closing the gap between global digital commerce and institutional grade financial services," Cheung said. "We are delighted to partner with COINPAYMENTS... We look forward to working alongside COINPAYMENTS as it enters a new phase of growth and innovation."

Riding the Wave of Asia's Digital Asset Boom

The timing of this partnership is no coincidence. It comes as Asia solidifies its position as a global epicenter for cryptocurrency adoption. Recent market data reveals an explosive growth trajectory, with the region's monthly on-chain transaction volume tripling over the past two years, peaking at over $244 billion. Markets like India and Japan have shown staggering growth, driven by a combination of remittance needs, sophisticated trading activity, and a thirst for financial innovation.

Crucially, the nature of crypto usage is shifting from pure speculation to practical utility, particularly with the rise of stablecoins. These digital assets, pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar, now account for a substantial portion of all transaction volume in the region. They offer a compelling solution for businesses seeking to mitigate volatility while benefiting from the speed and low cost of blockchain-based cross-border payments. OSL’s focus on stablecoin trading and payment infrastructure places it, and by extension COINPAYMENTS, directly in the path of this powerful trend.

By combining a globally recognized payment gateway with a regulated, locally-integrated financial infrastructure provider, the two companies are poised to capture a significant share of this expanding market. This collaboration is set to provide the scale and compliant framework necessary to lead the next wave of digital commerce innovation across Asia, empowering a new generation of businesses to participate in the future of finance.