Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange OSL Group has raised $300 million in an equity sale.
OSL, the first exchange to obtain a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), plans to use the new capital for developing new business initiatives, including payment and stablecoin services.
Starting in August, Hong Kong will allow stablecoin issuance under a new regulatory regime. The government is in the process of unveiling various policies to regulate digital assets, aiming to establish a framework for overseeing exchanges and custodians to enhance risk management and investor protection.
Additionally, there are plans to permit professional investors to trade derivatives.
OSL also aims to utilize the funds to support acquisition plans and strengthen its balance sheet.
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