August 2025 was a landmark month for OSL, defined by global recognition, industry events, and strategic partnerships that strengthened our position as Hong Kong's leading licensed digital asset platform. We were proud to be named by CNBC as one of the World's Top Fintech Companies 2025 — the only Hong Kong-based digital asset platform on the list — a testament to our commitment to trust, regulation, and innovation.
Step into our August recap — a month of recognition, innovation, and industry leadership.
Key Highlights:
Global Recognition: CNBC named OSL one of the World’s Top Fintech Company 2025, the only licensed platform from Hong Kong.
Thought Leadership: Showcased StableX, Tokenworks, and BizPay at key events, advancing tokenization and 24/7 liquidity.
Strategic Partnerships: Partnerships with SINOHOPE boosted OSL’s role in institutional adoption across APAC.
Institutional Product Highlights
Omnibus
In August, OSL expanded product innovation with the launch of SOL/USD retail trading on Omnibus — becoming Hong Kong's first licensed exchange to do so. Available via FlashTrade, BlockTrade, and Orderbook, this milestone broadens regulated access to digital assets while upholding OSL’s institutional-grade standards.
Wealth Management
On the Wealth Management front, OSL has finalized the design of a dedicated Wealth Channel, set to launch on the OSL app in September 2025 with a focus on staking, structured products, and RWA solutions. Several core projects are already secured, laying the groundwork for yield generation, structured investments, and tokenized asset opportunities for institutional and high-net-worth clients.
Events and Activation
Ethereum Foundation RWA Tokenization Workshop | Hong Kong
OSL hosted the Ethereum Foundation Enterprise Team’s first official Hong Kong visit, bringing together nearly 30 senior executives from leading institutions. Keynotes by David Walsh (Global Head of Enterprise, Ethereum Foundation) and Mo Jalil (APAC Head of Enterprise) outlined blockchain’s institutional potential, OSL showcased StableX, Tokenworks, and BizPay, and a panel with Fosun, Volmart, Pando Finance, and OSL discussed scaling institutional blockchain adoption.
WebX Fintech Expo | Japan
At WebX Fintech Expo 2025, Eugene Cheung, CCO of OSL, discussed RWA tokenization as a bridge between TradFi and blockchain. The panel addressed custody, compliance, and the role of regulated stablecoins in cross-border finance, reinforcing OSL’s position as a trusted advisor for institutional Web3 adoption.
Yicai Interview
Eugene Cheung, CCO of OSL, was featured on Yicai in a 6-minute segment titled "Smart Trading: Hong Kong's Innovative Finance in Action," where he shared perspectives on stablecoin policy, ETH staking, and OSL's collaboration with regulators to shape the industry responsibly. This media engagement provided a platform to showcase OSL's regulatory expertise, institutional credibility, and thought leadership to a wider audience.
Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Growth
OTC ＆ RWA Partnership with SINOHOPE
OSL partnered with SINOHOPE to enhance digital asset services for Hong Kong’s high-net-worth clients, combining OSL’s institutional infrastructure with SINOHOPE's private banking expertise to advance OTC and RWA innovation and set a new benchmark in the market.
Alibaba Cloud Stablecoin Innovation Forum
Kevin Law, OSL's Head of Strategic Partnerships, joined the Alibaba Cloud Stablecoin Innovation Forum alongside industry leaders to discuss practical applications of RWA tokenization and stablecoins. The session highlighted OSL's role in bridging technology, regulation, and institutional client needs.
Community Engagement & Networking
Bitcoin Asia: The Regulated Edge — Cocktail Reception
The OSL-hosted cocktail reception brought together over 300 industry participants, co-organized with Starbase and sponsored by Huawei Cloud and Solowin Holdings. The event featured discussions on RWAs, stablecoins, and regulated finance, creating meaningful opportunities for relationship-building and knowledge sharing among senior executives, investors, and innovators.
WebX 2025 Panel Participation
Eugene Cheung, CCO of OSL, joined a distinguished panel with Nobutake Suzuki (MUFG Innovation Partners) and Stephen Richardson (Fireblocks), moderated by Angelina A. Kwan CPA CA (Stratford Finance). The panel explored finance, regulation, and security frameworks enabling institutional adoption of Web3, reinforcing OSL's credibility as a trusted partner for sophisticated financial institutions.
Looking Ahead
As we enter September, OSL is focused on expanding institutional adoption of digital assets and RWAs, strengthening partnerships, and driving thought leadership through workshops, panels, and media. Our upcoming initiatives will deliver greater impact across Hong Kong, APAC, and global markets, reinforcing OSL's position as the trusted, regulated digital asset platform.
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