OSL Group has been named to the "World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026" list, jointly presented by financial media outlet CNBC and global research firm Statista. This recognition marks the second consecutive year the company has received this accolade, following its inclusion in the 2025 edition. The distinction underscores OSL’s sustained leadership in fintech innovation and positions it as the only stablecoin payment and trading platform headquartered in Hong Kong to make the list.

The ranking highlights market confidence in OSL’s core value proposition and business model. Over the past year, the company has anchored its growth in empowering clients with financial technology. Key milestones include the acquisition of Web3 payment infrastructure provider Banxa, the launch of OSL B2B businesses for cross-border payments, and the introduction of the US dollar-backed enterprise stablecoin USDGO.

Strategic Expansion

OSL is actively exploring frontier agentic payments and collaborating with traditional financial firms to pioneer major initiatives. The company aims to bridge traditional financial standards with digital asset innovation to drive the next generation of financial infrastructure.

Ivan Wong, Chief Financial Officer of OSL Group, said: "Being recognized by CNBC as one of the world’s top fintech companies for two years in a row is a powerful testament to our team’s dedication to innovation and regulatory excellence. Looking ahead, OSL will continue to expand its global footprint and invest in next-generation financial technology. Our focus remains on providing the institutional-grade gateway that connects traditional capital with digital asset infrastructure, unlocking new efficiencies and driving the next phase of regulated financial evolution."

About OSL Group

OSL Group provides compliant and efficient digital financial infrastructure services globally. The platform enables enterprises, financial institutions, and individuals to exchange, pay, trade, and settle between fiat and digital currencies.

OSL Group (HKEX: 863) has secured authorization for its European subsidiary, OSL EU, to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA), the authorization enables OSL Group to passport its suite of regulated crypto-asset services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area. This development positions OSL Group among a select tier of firms authorized under both Hong Kong's and Europe's licensing regimes.

The milestone follows the July 1, 2026 deadline for MiCAR transition, which resulted in a significant consolidation of the European crypto market. Of more than 1,200 crypto firms that held national registrations across the EU, only about 210, or roughly 17%, converted to full CASP authorization. The remaining firms have exited or lost the legal right to serve EU clients.

Regulatory Milestone and Market Impact

The authorization confirms that OSL EU meets the stringent governance, compliance infrastructure, and operational controls required by EU regulators. This regulatory clearance allows the firm to offer custody and administration of crypto-assets, spot trading, on and off-ramp services, and transfer services to institutional and eligible clients throughout the EEA.

Global Compliance Footprint

OSL Group's entry into Europe complements its existing regulated presence in Asia, Australia, the United States, and Canada. The group holds or is pursuing more than 50 trading and payment licences worldwide. The parent company, OSL Group Limited, is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and its subsidiary OSL Digital Securities Limited was among the first virtual-asset platforms licensed by Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

The FMA authorization also enhances the group's operational resilience in Europe by working alongside its existing Dutch licence held by EU Internet Ventures B.V. This dual structure provides a robust regulatory foundation across the continent. OSL EU, currently legally named CIGE vierte PGG GmbH, is expected to be renamed OSL EU GmbH in the near future.