OSL Pay, the division of the OSL Group dedicated to the integration of traditional finance and digital assets, is accelerating its expansion strategy in Europe, with a strong focus on Italy, as we had already anticipated in December 2025. The strengthening of its European presence is part of a broader context of growth for the Group, supported by the announcement of new equity financing of US$200 million by OSL Group, aimed at supporting global expansion and the consolidation of its regulated activities in the payments and digital assets sectors.
This capital strengthening confirms the soundness of OSL Group’s industrial vision and the Group’s ability to support the development of a regulated, secure and scalable digital financial ecosystem in the medium to long term, including in Europe.
OSL Pay has chosen Italy as its key market for expansion in Europe, motivated by three main factors: a strong cultural and regulatory affinity between Italy and Hong Kong, one of the most stable jurisdictions in Europe, and a financial and entrepreneurial ecosystem open to innovation and collaboration. The presence of OSL Pay in Milan represents a fundamental step towards consolidating the link between Asian and European markets, including in the new digital finance sector.
In line with its expansion in Europe, OSL Pay has launched a strategic recruitment plan in Italy. The plan involves filling key positions with responsibility in the areas of compliance, risk management, AML (anti-money laundering), operations, ICT and business development. The aim is to consolidate the group’s presence in the region and ensure that its growth strategy is supported by local talent capable of meeting the challenges of a rapidly evolving market.
OSL Group adopts a compliance-driven model, integrating regulatory requirements right from the design stage of its products and processes. With over 50 licences and registrations in more than 10 regions around the world, the Group promotes high standards of governance, security and risk management, anticipating regulatory developments, primarily MiCAR in Europe, to offer reliable and scalable solutions to financial institutions, fintech operators and enterprises.
“The strengthening of OSL Group’s capital base is a clear sign of the soundness of the Group’s strategic vision and its ability to sustain long-term global growth,” said Orlando Merone, general manager of OSP Pay for European operations, in a statement (pictured). “In Italy, we have recently begun the process of obtaining authorisation as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under MiCAR, a key step in consolidating our presence in the European market. The adoption of MiCAR represents a unique opportunity to promote secure and compliant digital solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.”
In Italy, OSL Pay submitted an application on 5 December 2025 for authorisation under the MiCAR regulation to operate as a CASP. The company, already registered as a virtual asset service provider (VASP), provides services related to virtual currencies and digital wallets under a transitional regime until authorisation is granted by 30 June 2026. In the meantime, all activities carried out for customers remain governed by Italian legislation applicable to providers of services related to virtual currencies and digital wallets.
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