COINPAYMENTS, a global cryptocurrency payments processing company, has announced a strategic partnership with OSL Group, one of Asia’s leading regulated digital asset and stablecoin trading platforms, in its continued efforts to further establish itself in the Asian market.
The announcement was made in advance of this weekend’s Japan Grand Prix, a move that indicates the company’s intention to increase its visibility in Asian markets.
Through this partnership, COINPAYMENTS will be able to tap into OSL Group’s existing Asian payment infrastructure, allowing fiat off-ramps for businesses that seek to convert digital assets into traditional currencies when required.
In essence, this implies that Asian businesses will be able to offer crypto payments to their customers without having to worry about the complexities of doing so.
In the case of COINPAYMENTS, working with a company like OSL Group, which is listed on the stock exchange, is also a way of sending a message. As the regulators in the region continue to clamp down on the services offered in the region, the importance of credibility and compliance is just as significant as the importance of being innovative.
By working with a company like OSL Group, COINPAYMENTS is able to establish itself more firmly in the region and provide businesses with the assurance that the systems they are using are compliant.
Crypto payments shift from experimentation to maturity
Industry analysts have pointed out that these types of partnerships are indicative of the maturing nature of the crypto payment industry. Many players in the industry had to first prove the viability of digital payments in the past.
“Partnering with OSL Group represents a milestone in our internationalization strategy,” said Ali Rafi, Group CEO at COINPAYMENTS. He is scheduled to meet his partners and customers from the Asia-Pacific region at Suzuka Circuit during the Japan F1 Grand Prix event this weekend, where they are expected to present their payment solutions.
According to Rafi, the partnership seeks to bridge the gap between digital assets and traditional commerce, especially in regions where the need for faster payment solutions is growing rapidly.
“By combining our industry-leading payment gateway with OSL’s regulated infrastructure, we are bringing together the reliability of traditional finance and the efficiency of blockchain technology,” he said, adding that the company wants businesses to feel confident adopting digital payments as part of their daily operations.
Deal comes as Asia becomes stablecoin pioneer
Asia has emerged as one of the most exciting markets in terms of the adoption of digital assets. This can be attributed to the rapid growth in electronic commerce, widespread penetration of smartphone usage, and the increase in regulatory clarity in the region.
The interest in stablecoins can also be gauged from the fact that they are increasingly being seen as a viable option in the market because of the speed and efficiency they offer in transactions without volatility.
The partnership comes at a critical juncture where interest in crypto payment solutions is not only limited to trading exchanges but also to the larger market. Retailers, service providers, and online merchants are, more than ever, considering payment solutions that streamline international transactions. They’re seeking options that are both efficient and cost-effective, especially when compared to the traditional banking methods.
COINPAYMENTS has further solidified its focus on Asia by bringing Alexander von Kaldenberg on board as the Head of Strategic Partnerships for the region. This move underscores the company’s dedication to Asia. The decision to install a dedicated leader in Asia indicates that the company views the region as more than just a potential market; it’s a fundamental component of its worldwide expansion plans.
“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,” von Kaldenberg said. He noted that using OSL’s payment infrastructure will help remove some of the practical barriers that have slowed merchant adoption in the past, such as settlement delays, regulatory uncertainty and technical complexity.
This partnership builds on COINPAYMENTS’ established ties with Banxa, a global Web3 payment infrastructure firm. Banxa is now a part of the OSL group as of January 2026. The partnership has further created a more integrated environment for payment systems, compliance systems, and liquidity systems.
Eugene Cheung, the Chief Commercial Officer of the OSL group, said that the partnership is a reflection of their shared ambition of simplifying and expanding the scope of digital transactions.
He further stated that this partnership is a reflection of how traditional financial infrastructure and digital asset platforms are increasingly working side by side rather than in different worlds.
Moving forward, this partnership is also expected to influence the future of digital commerce in Asia.
As regulations become more defined and businesses become more comfortable working with digital assets, many people in the crypto space are of the opinion that crypto payments will eventually become a standard feature in modern payment systems, rather than an alternative.
The crypto space is yet again reminded that perhaps the future of digital assets is not necessarily tied to speculation but rather to how these assets can be used to create infrastructure that can support financial activities.